Notepad++ says it was hijacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackers
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Notepad++ experienced a supply-chain attack in which its update infrastructure was hijacked by Chinese state-backed hackers, who distributed a backdoored version of the code-editing and note-taking application. The breach may have compromised user data and the integrity of the software, though specific details of the impact remain unclear.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Engadget·Notepad++ says it was hijacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackers
Notepad++ was allegedly hijacked by Chinese state-sponsored hackers. The incident likely compromised user data and code integrity. Details of the breach are unclear.
- Hacker News·Notepad++ supply chain attack breakdown
Notepad++ suffered a supply chain attack, with the attack's details and impact examined, and its security discussed.
- Wired·Notepad++ Users, You May Have Been Hacked by China
Chinese state-backed hackers hijacked Notepad++'s update infrastructure. They delivered a backdoored version of the popular code editor and note-taking app. Users may have been compromised.
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