Security News > 2016 > March > Microsoft Deploys Macro Blocking Feature in Office to Curb Malware (Threatpost)
2016-03-24 16:11
Microsoft has implemented a new feature in Office designed to curb malware and ransomware by blocking macros in enterprise environments.
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http://threatpost.com/microsoft-deploys-macro-blocking-feature-in-office-to-curb-malware/116960/
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