A critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the AI-upgraded Windows 11 Notepad has fueled renewed criticism of Microsoft's forced AI feature creep.

There's a remote code execution vulnerability in Notepad which is leveraged via the recently introduced formatting abilities to make tables in the app.

Microsoft has patched a severe security vulnerability tied to Notepad's Markdown feature. Here's what you need to know to remain safe.

You can infect your PC with malware without ever leaving Notepad, thanks to recent updates and additions. Hooray.

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling out.

Microsoft has patched a high-severity RCE vulnerability in the Windows 11 Notepad app that could allow attackers to silently execute malicious files ...

According to Microsoft's release notes, the update fixes 25 elevation of privilege flaws, 12 remote code execution ...

Microsoft is reportedly expanding Notepad on Windows 11 with Copilot-powered text streaming and richer Markdown support, extending features previously limited to Copilot+ PCs to all users ...

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According to a new report Microsoft has finally read the room and is looking at scaling back adding new Copilot AI features ...

Microsoft is rolling out new artificial intelligence features with the latest updates to the Notepad and Paint apps for Windows 11 Insiders. These changes are rolling out to Windows Insiders in the ...

Learn how to remove Copilot from Windows 11, including Edge, Search, Photos, Notepad, File Explorer, Paint, and other ...