In a shocking global event, state-sponsored hackers have reportedly hijacked Notepad++’s update mechanism. Yes, the world’s most unassuming application just got its very own international espionage plot! Finally, something to talk about besides the new font everyone totally missed in the last update.

Users seeking harmless bug fixes found themselves knee-deep in ominous malware after what we assume was the most exciting ‘Update Now’ button click of their lives. Developer Don Ho confirmed the attack involved a sophisticated infrastructure-level compromise—a fancy term for ‘someone had a lot of spare time and zero hobbies.’

Rumor has it, the hackers were motivated by the fear that Notepad++ might become too user-friendly and productive. But fear not! The attack is a timely reminder that even the most loyal note-taking aficionados are not safe from digital excitement. Maybe next time, we’ll just stick to pen and paper.