Malicious Document

Definitions

1. A file such as a Word document, PDF, spreadsheet, or archive crafted to exploit a vulnerability, trigger unsafe behavior, or lure a user into enabling malware. Malicious documents remain a common delivery mechanism because they blend into routine business workflows.

   In plain English: A document file designed to infect, exploit, or trick the victim.

   Example: "The compromise started with a malicious document that exploited a reader flaw as soon as it was opened."

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