WPS Office controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
NSPX30 malware activity involving WPS Office update mechanisms
Cybersecurity reporting described a threat campaign attributed to Blackwood that used adversary-in-the-middle techniques to inject NSPX30 malware through WPS Office update mechanisms. The activity was reported to have been operating since at least 2018 and was first identified by ESET in 2023. The malware could affect other software installed on targeted systems, including security, messaging, and communications applications.
2022
User complaints about locked documents spark dispute over cloud review and local file permissions
In July 2022, users reported that documents had been locked, sparking debate over whether WPS reviewed or deleted local files. Kingsoft Office responded multiple times that it would not review, lock, or delete users' local files, explaining that the relevant handling involved online document sharing. This entry records user complaints and the company's response and does not treat the deletion of local files as a confirmed fact.