Lifehacker

Microsoft Just Patched a Major Security Vulnerability for This Popular Windows App

Users could be tricked into running arbitrary code, but the issue was patched last week. February 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Microsoft patched a ...
Futurism

Microsoft Added AI to Notepad and It Created a Security Failure Because the AI Was Stupidly Easy for Hackers to Trick

As Microsoft continues to force AI features onto users of its Windows operating system and other crucial software, glaring issues keep cropping up. Executives have promised to turn the platform into ...
TechRadar

Microsoft patches concerning Windows 11 Notepad security flaw - Markdown issues could have let hackers slip in malware without warning

Microsoft patches Windows 11 Notepad RCE flaw CVE-2026-20841 Vulnerability exploited Markdown links to execute malicious code with user permissions Patch Tuesday update fixes issue; versions 11.2510 ...
The Verge

Microsoft fixes Notepad flaw that could trick users into clicking malicious Markdown links

Bad actors could use the flaw to remotely load and execute malicious files on a victim’s computer. Bad actors could use the flaw to remotely load and execute malicious files on a victim’s computer. is ...
PC World

Windows Notepad is now complex enough to have a serious security flaw

PCWorld reports that Windows Notepad’s new Markdown support feature has introduced a serious remote code execution vulnerability with a high CVSS score of 8.8/7.7. The security flaw allows malicious ...
The Punch Newspapers

Reps’ committee slams MDAs for ignoring summons

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating Agricultural Subsidies, Intervention Funds, Aids and Grants Programmes from 2015 to 2025 has decried the persistent disregard for ...
MyJoyOnline

Upper East MDAs sign performance contracts to ensure accountability

All 15 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Upper East Region have signed performance contracts as part of measures aimed at strengthening accountability, improving service delivery and aligning ...
Ghanaweb.com

MDAs must obtain new commitment authorisation for 2026 spending - MoF

The Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, has directed all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to obtain fresh Commitment Authorisations for all expenditure in 2026, explaining ...
Pocket-lint

Microsoft Notepad and Paint are getting new AI features, for some reason

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
PC World

Microsoft adds more AI features to Notepad in latest preview update

PCWorld reports that Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 preview update brings AI text generation and improvement tools to Notepad, similar to chatbot functionality. The update also expands Markdown support ...
Neowin

Microsoft updates Notepad with more formatting tools, Paint gets more AI

Microsoft is adding more stuff to some of Windows 11's inbox apps. This time, Notepad and Paint get new features, including new formatting tools, AI, and more. Microsoft has no new Windows 11 preview ...
The Punch Newspapers

11 MDAs get over N1tn each in 2026 budget

No fewer than 11 federal ministries, departments, and agencies are projected to receive over N1tn each in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, underscoring the Federal Government’s continued focus on security ...