Notepad++ v8.9.2 Released with “Double-Lock” Update Mechanism Following Recent Hack

The widely used open-source text and code editor has released version v8.9.2, introducing a major security enhancement known as the “Double-Lock” update mechanism. This update addresses vulnerabilities that were exploited in a recent state-sponsored attack targeting the application’s update infrastructure. Last month, Notepad++’s official site confirmed that attackers had successfully hijacked its update channel, allowing the distribution of […]

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