There's a remote code execution vulnerability in Notepad which is leveraged via the recently introduced formatting abilities to make tables in the app.

Bad actors could use the flaw to remotely load and execute malicious files on a victim’s computer. is a news writer who ...

Microsoft has patched the Windows Notepad remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2026-20841, warning users to install ...

Microsoft has patched a severe security vulnerability tied to Notepad's Markdown feature. Here's what you need to know to ...

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

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is ...

Microsoft just patched a serious vulnerability in Notepad for Windows that could allow hackers to take control of victims' ...

According to Microsoft's release notes, the update fixes 25 elevation of privilege flaws, 12 remote code execution vulnerabilities, three denial of service vulnerabilities, five security feature ...

Smug faces across all those who opposed the WordPad-ification of Microsoft's humble text editor Just months after Microsoft ...

Microsoft broke several Windows 11 apps with its January 2026 security updates, introducing two separate bugs affecting programs like Notepad and Snipping Tool. Windows 11 users reported dual bugs ...

If you just woke up to find out that your Windows 11 apps are refusing to open suddenly, you’re not alone. After I came across a report by Windows Central, I ...

Microsoft has officially retired the traditional phone-based activation system for Windows and Office that served as a reliable fallback for users for over two decades. Indeed, the "slui 4" command ...