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 ...

Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw

High-severity flaw fixed in Windows 11 Notepad ...
TweakTown

Extra features for Windows 11 Notepad go beyond worries about bloat, as new security flaw shows

TL;DR: Windows 11's Notepad app has a security flaw rated as a 'high' severity vulnerability, one that allows for remote code execution. The good news is that it's already been patched by Microsoft, ...

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 ...
Opinion

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.

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 ...
Bleeping Computer

Notepad gets free AI features on Copilot+ PCs with Windows 11

Microsoft is adding free AI-powered text writing capabilities to Notepad for customers with Copilot+ PCs running Windows 11. Currently, this change is being rolled out to Windows 11 Insiders in the ...