macro virus
Spreadsheet-embedded malicious code
A macro virus is malicious code embedded in the macro programming language of software applications, particularly word processors and spreadsheets.
Unlike viruses that target operating systems, macro viruses exploit the automation features built into documents: The email attachment contained a macro virus that infected every Word file on the network.
They spread when users open infected documents and enable macros.
- Trojan horseConcealed threat within welcome package
- malwareHarmful computer programs
- antivirusMalware detection program
- spreadTo distribute widely
- scriptingWriting executable commands
document · code · malicious code · word processor · email attachment · executable · Visual Basic · infection · automation · template · unauthorized access · ransomware · spyware · rootkit · payload · keylogger · firewalls · sandboxing
macro virusantivirus software
Malware detection program
antimalware · security software · McAfee · Windows Defender · clean code
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