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Disregard Dangerous Documents – Daily Security Byte EP.52

March 25, 2015 By Corey Nachreiner

According to Trend Micro (and others), Office document macro malware is making a comeback. Watch today’s video to learn why your users should be concerned with all document-based malware in general.

 

(Episode Runtime: 2:36)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bEB6QWj_XI

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Macro-based malware gaining traction – Help Net Security
  • Trend Micro reports on increase in macro malware –Trend Micro

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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Filed Under: Security Bytes Tagged With: Hacking, Infosec news, Macro malware, Malware, Software vulnerabilities

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  1. Ryan Bentz says

    March 25, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    Office macros are my go-to way of compromising a machine through phishing right now. Combine that with a little crafty PowerShell and you have a solution that sails right past most AV and perimeter defenses and gives you a strong foothold on a machine. 😀

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