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everything is backed up for reference, but only data is ever restored. Macro execution is supposed to be disabled on Word/Excel, though I trust that less (and
by beagle3 7y ago
everything is backed up for reference, but only data is ever restored.
Macro execution is supposed to be disabled on Word/Excel, though I trust that less (and there’s always the issue of some unpatched/zeroday); however, to go through here is more expensive for attackera because much more individual targeting and customization is required.
- auslander 7y agoGood practice. I'm just playing around, devil's advocate.
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 7y agoIt is difficult to imagine people who are heavy Excel users being ok with macros being disabled wholesale.
- beagle3 7y agoIndeed, they are not heavy excel users. Which is sort of the point: the need for targeted attacks greatly reduces and segments the addressable “market” for the bad guys.
- auslander 7y agoNah. Point stands, attack can survive the restore inside Office docs because macros are generally allowed.