Controversy Surrounds Unofficial Notepad++ Port for macOS

An unofficial port of Notepad++ for macOS has sparked objections from its original creator, Don Ho, over trademark issues and potential user confusion.

An unofficial port of Notepad++ for macOS has sparked objections from its original creator, Don Ho, over trademark issues and potential user confusion.

Notepad++, the widely-used coding editor, is now available as a native application for macOS, marking a significant milestone for users transitioning from Windows.

A recent incident involving Notepad++ has been linked to a Chinese state-sponsored group known as Lotus Blossom, which exploited vulnerabilities in the software's update infrastructure to deploy a new backdoor named Chrysalis.