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    Macro Viruses

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    A macro virus is a computer virus written in the macro programming languages used by applications like Word and Excel. When an infected file is opened, the macro virus automatically runs macros that can damage the computer or its applications. Macro viruses spread by infecting documents that are shared, emailed as attachments, downloaded from the internet or an intranet. They can perform malicious tasks like corrupting data, sending files, and delivering other viruses. Common signs of infection include slowed computer performance, unexpected password prompts, and strange error messages. Antivirus software can help prevent and remove macro virus infections.

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    A macro virus is a computer virus written in the macro programming languages used by applications like Word and Excel. When an infected file is opened, the macro virus automatically runs macros that can damage the computer or its applications. Macro viruses spread by infecting documents that are shared, emailed as attachments, downloaded from the internet or an intranet. They can perform malicious tasks like corrupting data, sending files, and delivering other viruses. Common signs of infection include slowed computer performance, unexpected password prompts, and strange error messages. Antivirus software can help prevent and remove macro virus infections.

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    A macro virus is a computer virus written in the macro programming languages used by applications like Word and Excel. When an infected file is opened, the macro virus automatically runs macros that can damage the computer or its applications. Macro viruses spread by infecting documents that are shared, emailed as attachments, downloaded from the internet or an intranet. They can perform malicious tasks like corrupting data, sending files, and delivering other viruses. Common signs of infection include slowed computer performance, unexpected password prompts, and strange error messages. Antivirus software can help prevent and remove macro virus infections.

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    A macro virus is a computer virus written in the macro programming languages used by applications like Word and Excel. When an infected file is opened, the macro virus automatically runs macros that can damage the computer or its applications. Macro viruses spread by infecting documents that are shared, emailed as attachments, downloaded from the internet or an intranet. They can perform malicious tasks like corrupting data, sending files, and delivering other viruses. Common signs of infection include slowed computer performance, unexpected password prompts, and strange error messages. Antivirus software can help prevent and remove macro virus infections.

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    Everything you need to know about macro viruses

    What is a macro virus? A macro virus is a computer virus written in the same macro
    language that is used for software applications, such as word processing programs.
    Microsoft Word and Excel are two examples of applications that feature powerful macro
    languages. The languages are embedded in documents. This allows them to run
    automatically when the documents are open.
    If a macro virus has infected these files, it has the potential to damage the document or
    other computer software. When an infected file is opened, the macro virus releases a
    sequence of actions that begin automatically. These actions cause damage to the
    computer and its applications.

    How do macro viruses spread?


    Macro viruses are often spread through phishing emails containing attachments that
    have been embedded with the virus. The virus will access the files in the recipient’s
    address book and send an infected email to everyone on the contact list.
    Because the email looks like it came from a credible source, many recipients open it.
    Once an infected macro is executed, it can jump to every other document on the user’s
    computer and infect them.
    Macro viruses spread whenever a user opens or closes an infected document. They run
    on applications and not on operating systems. The most common methods of spreading
    macro viruses include:

     Sharing files on a disk


     Sharing files on a network
     Opening a file that is an email attachment
     Downloading a file via a modem and then opening the file
     Downloading a file via the internet or an intranet and then opening the file

    As with many other forms of viruses and malware, macro viruses can be difficult to
    detect.

    What do macro viruses do?


    Macro viruses are programmed to perform lots of tasks on computers. For example, a
    macro virus can create new files, corrupt data, move text, send files, format hard drives,
    and insert pictures. One of their more common missions? Delivering destructive viruses
    and malware.
    An example of a macro virus
    A now-classic example of a macro virus is the Melissa Virus from 1999. Opening an
    email containing a document infected with the virus caused the email to send itself to
    the first 50 addresses in the user’s contact list. The virus subsequently replicated at an
    extraordinarily fast rate.

    Application rather than operating system


    Because macro viruses are based on an application rather than on an operating
    system, they have the ability to infect any operating system, including those on non-
    Windows computers.

    What are the symptoms of a macro virus infection?


    Here are a few signs that indicate your computer may have a macro virus infection:

     Your computer runs slower than normal.


     Your computer asks you for a password on a file that normally doesn’t require one.
     Your computer saves documents as “template” files.
     Your computer displays strange error messages.

    How do I get rid of a macro virus?


    It’s a good idea to use a reliable security software to help remove macro viruses. Most
    trusted antivirus software prevents macros from downloading malware to your
    computer.
    Here’s what to do if you think a Word or Excel document contains a macro virus: Press
    “Shift” while opening the document. This opens it in Safe Mode. It allows you to check if
    there are macros present in the document. If you find anything, you can remove it
    manually.

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