Name: Notepad++ Says Chinese Regime Hackers Targeted Software Updates
Uploaded: 2026-02-03T18:00:41.000Z
Description: The creator of Notepad++ says his software now has stronger security controls after it was targeted by hackers.

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<span class="production-element" data-production-element-type="instruction">The creator of Notepad++ says his software now has stronger security controls after it was targeted by hackers. He says he believes the Chinese regime was involved in the months-long <span class="nanospell-typo" data-cke-bogus="true">cyberhack</span>.</span>

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