Cybersecurity

Notepad++



> Hackers intercepted auto-updater traffic to download malicious files.
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> The developers of Notepad++ recently discovered an actively exploited vulnerability that enabled hackers to hijack the popular editor's automatic updater. Version 8.8.9 addresses the issue, but users should avoid relying on the updater in earlier releases and instead download the latest installer directly from the Notepad++ website.
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> Although Notepad++ developers are still investigating the issue.



[https://www.techspot.com/news/110572-notepad-users-urged-update-immediately-after-hackers-hijack.html](https://www.techspot.com/news/110572-notepad-users-urged-update-immediately-after-hackers-hijack.html)



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Notepad++

Hackers intercepted auto-updater traffic to download malicious files.
The developers of Notepad++ recently discovered an actively exploited vulnerability that enabled hackers to hijack the popular editor's automatic updater. Version 8.8.9 addresses the issue, but users should avoid relying on the updater in earlier releases and instead download the latest installer directly from the Notepad++ website.
Although Notepad++ developers are still investigating the issue.

https://www.techspot.com/news/110572-notepad-users-urged-update-immediately-after-hackers-hijack.html
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