Notepad++ fixes flaw that let attackers push malicious update files

Notepad++ version 8.8.9 was released to fix a security weakness in its WinGUp update tool after researchers and users ...

Notepad++ users urged to update immediately after hackers hijack the app's updater

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 ...
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Experts Confirm JS#SMUGGLER Uses Compromised Sites to Deploy NetSupport RAT

Researchers detail JS#SMUGGLER, a multi-stage web attack using JavaScript, HTA, and PowerShell to deploy NetSupport RAT on ...
CNET

Is That Link Legit? How to Spot and Avoid Scams in Your Inbox

"Smartphones do their best to block scam links, so attackers use tricks to make their links clickable," said Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard.ai, a cybersecurity company that helps businesses protect ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Update Notepad++ now to fix a dangerous security vulnerability

The popular Notepad++ text editor has been hijacked to spread malware, due to a security vulnerability in the app's update ...
MUO on MSN

I built a personal knowledge base without using Notion or Obsidian

I wanted to find the best tool to build a personal knowledge base (PKB) for my notes, recipes, code snippets, and any other ...
Hackaday

Creating User-Friendly Installers Across Operating Systems

After you have written the code for some awesome application, you of course want other people to be able to use it. Although ...