I Almost Got Hacked...
Source: YouTube · SomeOrdinaryGamers · published Feb 2, 2026 · 17:32
Notepad++ was hacked by state-sponsored actors who compromised their update system to deliver malware to targeted users 1:03-1:08.
Key Takeaways:
• The hack occurred at the hosting provider level, not through code vulnerabilities, and selectively targeted users through redirected update traffic 3:34-3:48
• Hackers used a sophisticated "Chrysalis backdoor" that exploited Microsoft Warbird technology to evade detection 10:36-10:45
• The attack is attributed to Chinese hacking group Lotus Blossom targeting government, telecom, aviation and media sectors in Southeast Asia 6:16-6:30
• Users should immediately update to the latest Notepad++ version to protect against this compromise 12:46-12:52
This sophisticated attack shows that even trusted applications can be compromised, highlighting the need for ongoing security vigilance and updates 16:56-17:02.
Sources:
- 1:03-1:08 Introduction to Notepad++ being hacked by state-sponsored actors
- 3:34-3:48 Explanation of the hosting provider level compromise
- 6:16-6:30 Details about Lotus Blossom hacking group
- 10:36-10:45 Information about the Chrysalis backdoor and Warbird exploitation
- 12:46-12:52 Recommendation to update Notepad++
- 16:56-17:02 Conclusion about security vigilance
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Hello guys and gals. Me Mudahara. I honestly wish today was like the most egregious levels of clickbait because yeah, I I don't know if I'm hacked or almost hacked or whatever, but I do realize that I've been running a very uh I've been running what appears to be a compromised program for several months now. And uh I didn't just know this. Apparently today a big bombshell dropped. Now you know this application as Notepad, right? Notepad is a popular application. You probably have used it yourself. You probably have seen other people use it. Okay, it's a very very popular built-in application, but there are better versions of text editors. One of them is Notepad++. Now, a lot of you probably use Notepad++. I've been using this for years now. Okay, it is basically one of the most default thi…