notepad-plus-plus / notepad-plus-plus/notepad-plus-plus

Question about 2026 Feb security disclosure: Did the Malware Update Notepad++?

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Description

Did the malicious code perform an update of Notepad++? Rapid7, Kaspersky. Based on these articles, the malicious code only provided access to the attacker, but it is not specified whether it actually performed a legitimate Notepad++ update to mask its activity.

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Start by reading the linked Rapid7 and Kaspersky reports and compare their descriptions of the Notepad++ supply-chain incident. Determine whether either source documents a legitimate Notepad++ update during the compromise; the issue is complete only when maintainers provide or link to a definitive answer.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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