The popular Notepad alternative was hijacked by bad actors for several months in 2025, but the latest update appears to solve the issue.

Attackers had specifically delivered malware to systems using the Notepad++ updater. Investigations point to state actors.

State-backed attackers hijacked Notepad++ update traffic via a hosting provider breach, redirecting users to malicious ...

Notepad on Windows 11 is no longer the lightweight utility it once was. Learn how to replace Notepad with Microsoft Edit on Windows 11.

Snapchat adds new parental controls. Realme to launch Buds Clip on Jan 29. Spotify tests prompted playlists. Windows 11 ...

Microsoft Paint has been energised with AI tools and the company is now letting you make books just with basic prompts.

Microsoft is reportedly expanding Notepad on Windows 11 with Copilot-powered text streaming and richer Markdown support, ...

Microsoft emphasizes that these AI features are entirely optional and can be turned off in Notepad’s settings. This Windows ...

Experts uncovered a new Osiris ransomware strain that used a custom POORTRY driver in a BYOVD attack to disable security tools & steal data in 2025.

In new versions of Notepad and Paint for Windows Insiders, Microsoft is adding more AI features. Notepad is learning more Markdown.

If your New Year resolves to finally conquer the clutter, you’re not alone. Organizing is one of my favorite pastimes, which ...