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Notepad++ V 7.3.3 – Fix CIA Hacking Notepad++ Issue

20171,101 points283 commentscited by 3Security & Privacy details

Notepad++ hijacked by state-sponsored actors

2026917 points519 commentscited by 5Security & Privacy details

Following the security disclosure published in the v8.8.9 announcement https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v889-released/ the investigation has continued in collaboration with external experts and with the full involvement of my (now former) shared hosting provider.

Notepad++ drops code signing for its releases

2019496 points326 comments Security & Privacy details

Notepad++: Help us to take down the parasite website

2024359 points102 comments Open Source details

I’ve received numerous complaints via email, social media, and forums regarding a website that poses a significant threat to our community. The copycat site in question is https://notepad.plus/ which appears prominently when users google for “download Notepad++”.