Macro Security

Definitions

1. The controls, settings, and policy decisions used to prevent harmful document macros from executing or being abused for malware delivery. Macro security typically involves disabling unsigned macros, restricting trusted locations, warning users, and monitoring Office process behavior.

   In plain English: Security controls that limit dangerous document macros.

   Example: "The phishing attachment relied on disabled macro security settings in the legacy department template."

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• AppSec
• Code Audit
• Code Vulnerability
• File Type Validation
• Health Check Security
• Key Logger
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• MIME Type Attack
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