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Update on Notepad 2 Download Suspension

Following our recent investigation, we have confirmed that the files associated with "Notepad 2" are being flagged by some antivirus programs, including Windows Defender, as potentially harmful, specifically as Trojan /Wacatac.H!ml . At this time, we cannot confirm whether this is a false positive. However, we are working closely with our file hosting provider, MEGA, to further investigate the issue. If you have already downloaded Notepad 2, we recommend running a full antivirus scan and following any security alerts. We will provide further updates as more information becomes available. As of the current time of writing this, The download is still unavailable. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this process.

Important Notice Regarding Notepad 2 Download Suspension

We regret to inform you that the download for "Notepad 2" has been temporarily suspended until further notice. This decision was made after discovering a potential security threat involving the installer. It appears that a Trojan horse malware may have been injected into the installer or the files installed on users' devices. We suspect this issue could be related to our file hosting provider, MEGA, and are actively investigating the matter. We are in contact with MEGA to resolve the situation as quickly as possible. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have already downloaded the software, please be advised that Windows Defender has flagged the malware as Trojan /Wacatac.H!ml . We recommend running a full system scan to ensure your device's security. Thank you for your understanding and patience.