# Chinese Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates

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Podcast: [Mental Outlaw on Odysee](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mental-outlaw-on-odysee-6772025)
Published: 2026-02-14T22:33:31+00:00
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## Resource

In this video I discuss how Chinese hackers were able to spy on peoples computers by compromising the update infrastructure of notepad plus plus. The hackers were able to conduct multiple waves of espionage until the issue was patched in December. If you or your organization has been using this program during the exploit window you should scan your systems for IOC's. https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/tr-chrysalis-backdoor-dive-into-lotus-blossoms-toolkit/ My merch is available at https://based.win/ Subscribe to me on Odysee.com https://odysee.com/@AlphaNerd:8 ₿💰💵💲Help Support the Channel by Donating Crypto💲💵💰₿ Monero 45F2bNHVcRzXVBsvZ5giyvKGAgm6LFhMsjUUVPTEtdgJJ5SNyxzSNUmFSBR5qCCWLpjiUjYMkmZoX9b3cChNjvxR7kvh436 Bitcoin bc1qdc32p8035ztyvtm8t97gdcyhc26jg6cte9qc8n Ethereum 0xeA4DA3F9BAb091Eb86921CA6E41712438f4E5079 Litecoin MBfrxLJMuw26hbVi2MjCVDFkkExz8rYvUF ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGisfDrdbGo

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