Microsoft Disables Internet Macros in Office Apps by Default to Block Malware Attacks

08-Feb-22

Microsoft announced on Monday that it will disable Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default for documents downloaded from the web in all of its products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio, in an effort to eliminate an entire class of attack vector.

Microsoft announced on Monday that it will disable Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default for documents downloaded from the web in all of its products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio, in an effort to eliminate an entire class of attack vector.

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