Macro Virus

A type of malware that exploits macros in applications like Microsoft Office.

Understanding:

A macro virus is a type of malware that exploits macros in applications like Microsoft Word and Excel to execute malicious code when a document is opened. These viruses are often spread through phishing emails and infected attachments.

Common Applications and Use Cases:

Used in phishing attacks to trick users into enabling macros.
Employed in ransomware and banking Trojans to automate malware execution.
Often leveraged in social engineering campaigns to spread malware via documents.

Best Practices and Security Considerations:

Disable macros by default in enterprise environments.
Educate users to avoid opening documents from untrusted sources.
Use email filtering and sandboxing to detect and block macro-based threats.