Hackers abuse Notepad++ plugins to stealthily install malware
CYBERSECURITY FEATURED ANALYSIS

Hackers abuse Notepad++ plugins to stealthily install malware

BY

Bill Toulas

SOURCE

BleepingComputer

DATE

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1 min read

Ukraine’s CERT has uncovered attacks distributing an archive containing the legitimate Notepad++ application and a malicious utility called LunchPoke disguised as a plugin to establish persistence.

Ukraine’s CERT has uncovered attacks distributing an archive containing the legitimate Notepad++ application and a malicious utility called LunchPoke disguised as a plugin to establish persistence.