Security News > 2024 > September > Microsoft Is Disabling Default ActiveX Controls in Office 2024 to Improve Security
2024-09-10 14:10
Microsoft has been on the warpath against legacy Office features that are providing entry points for bad actors since 2018.
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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/microsoft-office-activex-disable-default/
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