Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown ...
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 ...

Microsoft plugs remote code vulnerability in Notepad app on Windows 11

Microsoft fixes a critical Notepad vulnerability in Windows 11 that could allow remote code execution via malicious Markdown files. Here are the details ...

Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw

High-severity flaw fixed in Windows 11 Notepad ...
PC World

Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw

PCWorld reports that Windows Notepad’s new Markdown support feature has introduced a serious remote code execution vulnerability with a high CVSS score of 8.8/7.7. The security flaw allows malicious ...

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 incident, where the AI accused the engineer of bias, highlights concerns ...

Microsoft testing Windows 11 batch file security improvements

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 Insider Preview builds that improve security and performance during batch file or CMD ...