No Macros? No Problem for New Malware Attack

Macro-based Microsoft Office malware is a go-to tactic for aspiring cybercriminals because it’s reliable and effective. Since macros remain an integral part of Word documents, many companies don’t disable them by default, and users often open .doc attachments.

But with enterprise IT on the war path for signs of any macro malware attack, criminals are getting creative. According to Bleeping Computer, they’re now using an outdated Office feature known as Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) to infiltrate and infect corporate devices.

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