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 ...
PCMag

Bloat Risk? Microsoft's Notepad Upgrade Also Introduced a Vulnerability

The flaw exploits Notepad’s recently added support for Markdown, a formatting language used on websites and in files, to run malicious code on a Windows PC.

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 ...
How-To Geek on MSN

I’m done with Windows Notepad: Why I went back to this 20-year-old open-source tool

I don’t need tabs, sessions, or extra clutter in a tool I open for two seconds. Notepad++ stays fast, simple, and doesn't ...
The Register on MSN

Notepad's new Markdown powers served with a side of remote code execution

Smug faces across all those who opposed the WordPad-ification of Microsoft's humble text editor Just months after Microsoft added Markdown support to Notepad, researchers have found the feature can be ...
The Verge

Claude Code is suddenly everywhere inside Microsoft

Microsoft sells GitHub Copilot to its customers, but it increasingly favors Claude Code internally. Microsoft sells GitHub Copilot to its customers, but it increasingly favors Claude Code internally.
CNN

Execution of Iranian protester Erfan Soltani postponed, family says, as Trump claims ‘killing has stopped’

The family of detained Iranian protester Erfan Soltani have said his execution was postponed, as US President Donald Trump said he had received assurances that the “killing has stopped.” “We were told ...
The New York Times

Iran Postpones Execution of Protester, Family and Rights Group Say

Iran had planned to put a 26-year-old protester to death amid the wave of unrest in the country, but apparently stood down for now. By Abdi Latif Dahir Sanam Mahoozi and Ephrat Livni Iran on Wednesday ...
Network World

Holes in Veeam Backup suite allow remote code execution, creation of malicious backup config files

The vendor has issued a patch to close four holes in its flagship Backup & Replication suite; version 13 users are advised to audit their backup config files and closely monitor backup jobs. Veeam ...
New York Post

Georgia parole board suspends death row inmate’s execution after last-minute clemency application

A convicted murderer who was scheduled to be executed in Georgia this week had his date with death suspended after the state announced Monday that it was considering a new clemency application. Stacey ...
CSOonline

Gladinet servers file-sharing servers allow remote code execution

Enterprises relying on Gladinet’s file-sharing services are faced with another round of zero-day patching, this time to block attackers from abusing cryptographic keys directly baked into its ...
Polygon

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is stunning, frustrating, and over way too fast

Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution is Mappa’s chance to reframe one of its most controversial fights with feature-level cinematic polish. The film blends key moments from season 2 with two early episodes from ...