Windows 11 Notepad flaw let files execute silently via Markdown links

Microsoft has fixed a "remote code execution" vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad that allowed attackers to execute local or ...

Microsoft fixes Notepad flaw that could trick users into clicking malicious Markdown links

Microsoft has fixed a serious security vulnerability affecting Markdown files in Notepad. In the company’s Tuesday patch ...
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Microsoft confirms 8.8-rated security issue in Windows 11 Notepad due to modernization efforts, Patch Tuesday fix rolling out

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling out.
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Microsoft patches critical Notepad flaw that exploited Markdown files

Clicking the malicious links could launch "unverified protocols." ...
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Microsoft detects and fixes a dangerous vulnerability in the most unexpected place in Windows: Notepad

The dangerous CVE-2026-20841 vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad proves once again that basic applications do not need advanced features.

AI bot criticises engineer for rejecting its code, sparking concerns over AI bullying and safety

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

Unwanted AI upgrade to Windows Notepad created a serious security flaw

According to Microsoft's release notes, the update fixes 25 elevation of privilege flaws, 12 remote code execution ...

Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw

High-severity flaw fixed in Windows 11 Notepad ...
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Microsoft has released yet another update for Notepad, and it's barely recognisable anymore

Notepad now supports tables via toolbar or Markdown — yes, tables in Notepad; weird, but here we are. AI Write/Rewrite/Summarize shows results and previews faster — but only on Copilot+ devices using ...