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Trademark violation: Fake Notepad++ for Mac
The creator of the popular open source text editor Notepad++ has issued a warning about a fraudulent, paid version being sold on the Mac App Store. The fake application is a trademark infringement and deceives users into paying for the free software.
MY TAKE
This serves as a critical reminder to always verify software sources, even on supposedly curated app stores. It is a classic supply chain risk that developers need to be vigilant about, both for tools they use and projects they maintain.
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