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Fake Notepad++ For Mac Site May Spread Malware

ID: bed54b4e-50a2-5ff4-93f9-04c20254fa35

STIX ID: report--bed54b4e-50a2-5ff4-93f9-04c20254fa35

Feed Name: Cyber Press

Threat Score
50/100

Date Published: 2026-05-05

Date Updated: 2026-05-05

Author: Varshini

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## Executive Summary A convincing fake website purporting to offer "Notepad++ for Mac" is actively distributing malware by impersonating official branding and the project founder, and several reputable tech outlets were tricked into amplifying the scam; the real Notepad++ author has confirmed there is no macOS version and has requested removal of stolen content.

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