Microsoft patches Notepad flaw that could let attackers hijack Windows PCs
2026-02-11
Microsoft released a security update addressing a serious vulnerability in Notepad. The flaw, not to be confused with a security issue recently found in Notepad++, could allow attackers to execute malicious code on a victim’s computer remotely. The bug (tracked as CVE-2026-20841) is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw in WindowsContinue Reading