Two months after investigations... Notepad++ application hack revealed, Chinese hackers suspected
A cyber attack against the open-source Notepad++ application has been traced back to a Chinese hacking group, according to a report by Al Jazeera.
Massive Data Breach in Popular App
A massive data breach has been reported by Notepad++, a favorite among coders and network professionals, which occurred from June to December 2025, attributed to a hacker group linked to the Chinese government.