Hi, Jack! Notepad++ "hi jack" hype?

🚨 @JackTheHyperipper: Notepad++ "hijack" hype? Let's look & Rip it! 😎

Discriminating, selective targeting + only v8.8.1–8.8.8, June-Dec 2025 updates.


Worry if:

💀 Logs: gup.exe/AutoUpdater.exe/update.exe → non-official OR getDownloadUrl.php redirects

🤔 Having v8.8.9+ now does not guarantee you didn't update in June-Dec so check network logs for the time frame anyway.

✅ Manual DLs? Safe.


Hush your chief! Official link: Notepad++ Statement


#Hyperipper #HypeHush #ChiefHush #Hushtag

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