Macros by Default

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Microsoft Office this week that prevents the usage of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros on downloaded documents.

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Microsft was testing the new default setting last month when it abruptly reverted back the update...

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Despite the fact that it was only temporary, many experts were concerned that Microsoft would fail to change...

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The new default setting is now being rolled out, but with updated verbiage to inform users and...

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This only applies if Windows, using the NTFS file system, recognizes it as having been downloaded from the internet...

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While some individuals use scripts to automate chores, hackers have been abusing the feature for years...

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Microsoft mentioned how administrators might utilize Office 2016 Group Policy settings to restrict macros across...

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Users who attempt to open files and are denied will get a pop-up that directs them to this page and explains why they...

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It begins by going through numerous scenarios in which someone may try to deceive them into launching malware.

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