Microsoft to (finally) block macros to stop malware
Threat groups often hide malware behind macros in innocent-seeming documents, but Microsoft's proposed change should make that route less effective
Source: computing.co.uk
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Microsoft Office Will Block Internet Macros by Default
Big security change introduced for the productivity suite
Source: softpedia.com
Microsoft disables VBA macros in Office by default following years of complaints
The move has been widely welcomed by the security industry, though concerns remain over the ease of implementation
Source: cloudpro.co.uk
Microsoft will disable Office VBA macros by default to block malware
In so many ways macros have made life easier for Office users, helping to automated and speed up a variety of tasks. But they also pose a gigantic security threat, particularly in documents downloaded from the internet.
Source: betanews.com
Microsoft clamps down an Office power feature abused by malware
Macros can be the Office version of a phishing attempt.
Source: pcworld.co.nz