The Notepad++ project is seeking the public's help in taking down a copycat website that closely impersonates Notepad++ but is not affiliated with the project. There is some concern that it could pose security threats—for example, if it starts pushing malicious releases or spam someday either deliberately or as a result of a hijack.

The Notepad++ project is seeking the public’s help in taking down a copycat website that closely impersonates Notepad++ but is not affiliated with the project. There is some concern that it could pose security threats—for example, if it starts pushing malicious releases or spam someday either deliberately or as a result of a hijack.

  • thesystemisdown@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    The website in question does contain a clear disclaimer at the bottom spelling out that it’s “an unofficial fan website” and “not affiliated” with the project.

    I hear ya though. I usually filter by IP for dev sites for the same reason. It’s not 100%, but it keeps them from getting indexed. I don’t think there’s anything interesting enough to make an effort worthwhile in my case anyway.