Microsoft decided to reverse its decision due to feedback from users who found the process of enabling macros for each document to be cumbersome and time-consuming. By allowing macros to run by default, Microsoft hopes to streamline the user experience and reduce the number of security vulnerabilities related to macros.
Allowing macros to run by default in Office can increase the risk of malware infection, as malicious actors can exploit macro functionalities to deliver harmful payloads to unsuspecting users. This can lead to data breaches, financial loss, and damage to an organizations reputation.
Users can protect themselves from malicious macros by being cautious when opening email attachments from unknown sources, ensuring that macros are disabled by default in their Office settings, and keeping their software up to date with the latest security patches.
Why are macros considered a security risk in Office documents?
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Microsoft now allows Office macros by default.