Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown ...

A command injection flaw in the Windows Notepad App now gives remote attackers a path to execute code over a network, turning ...

State-sponsored threat actors compromised the popular code editor's hosting provider to redirect targeted users to malicious downloads.

One thing I see people differ on is coding into an interface, or typing it in a notepad. With the interface isnt the linking and compiling all done there? What are the benefits of typing in a notepad?

A critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the AI-upgraded Windows 11 Notepad has fueled renewed criticism of Microsoft's forced AI feature creep.

High-severity flaw fixed in Windows 11 Notepad ...

An AI bot publicly criticized a software engineer for rejecting its code, sparking debate about autonomous AI behavior. The ...

Microsoft fixes a high-severity Notepad RCE flaw tied to Markdown files. Install the latest updates to protect your PC.

The vulnerability comes from the way Notepad handles Markdown hyperlinks. Attackers craft malicious .md files with embedded links that trigger unverified protocol handlers when users click them, ...

You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.