Security risk: Microsoft removes automatic macro deactivation
Many years ago, Microsoft disabled macro execution in Office by default. This is probably the end of it, as ArcticWolf has now discovered. This clears the way for attacker networks such as Quakbot or Emotet, since they primarily attack via macros in documents. A new security risk. Microsoft has abolished the automatic deactivation of macros in various Office programs. Ian McShane, Arctic Wolf's vice president of strategy, comments on Microsoft's actions and what that means for cyber security. Microsoft is rolling back security “It is unfortunate and disappointing that Microsoft is abandoning its initiative to…