Notepad++ wants your help in “parasite website” shutdown

April 8, 2024 at 08:56AM Notepad++ seeks public support to shut down the copycat website notepad[.]plus, which poses security threats by impersonating the official Notepad++ site. Though it redirects to the legitimate downloads page, it’s accused of hosting malicious ads. While some argue against its risks, the community is advised to download Notepad++ only from … Read more

Notepad++ needs your help in “parasite website” shutdown

April 8, 2024 at 05:56AM Notepad++ seeks help to take down a lookalike website not affiliated with the project. Despite a disclaimer, it poses security risks and allegedly diverts traffic from the official site. While some defend the site, concerns remain due to potential misuse of the project’s branding. Users are urged to report the … Read more