Important Clarification: Notepad++ Security Incident

2026-02-05
After the publication of Notepad++ Hijacked by State-Sponsored Hackers, we’ve received many questions from concerned users. Here’s what you need to know:
What Was Actually Compromised? Notepad++ itself was NOT hacked. The issue was with the auto-updater component (WinGup), which was exploited through a compromise of our former hosting provider’s infrastructure. The Notepad++ application you’ve been using remains safe and secure.
Who Was Targeted? This was a highly selective attack by a state-sponsored group targeting specific high-value organizations.