macro virus Last modified: Monday, April 05, 2004
A type of computer virus that is encoded as a macro embedded in a document. Many applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, support powerful macro languages. These applications allow you to embed a macro in a document, and have the macro execute each time the document is opened. According to some estimates, 75% of all viruses today are macro viruses. Once a macro virus gets onto your machine, it can embed itself in all future documents you create with the application. Antivirus programs can protect your system against most macro viruses, although new ones are always being created that slip by the antivirus filters.
•E-mail this definition to a colleague• For internet.com pages about macro virus . Also check out the following links! A Computer Virus Primer If you are one of the millions of computer users surfing the Internet, you need to be aware of the threat and protect yourself accordingly. Hartmann's In-The-Wild Macro Virus List Describes macro viruses reported by anti-virus software manufacturers. Word Macro Virus FAQ Microsoft FAQ with answers to questions about Word macro viruses.	Ethics Security Viruses antivirus program CERT/CC macro malware Microsoft Word multipartite virus polymorphic virus quarantine stealth virus virus worm Give Us Your Feedback macro virus Products : Top Store Offers: ClubMac  18.99Mistaken for a renowned hero, Capell is thrust into a conflict to sever the chains that bind the moon to his world. Traverse a seamless, expansive wor... MacMall  21.99Mistaken for a renowned hero, Capell is thrust into a conflict to sever the chains that bind the moon to his world. Traverse a seamless, expansive wor... PCNation  224.79 CriticalTool, Inc.  56.62Provides comfortable protection due to a lightweight designFits a wide range of body types and sizesColor-contrasting thigh and torso straps simplify ... Leisure Pro  49.95Use the "300 bar" DIN to convert your first stage from a yoke valve to a DIN valve. This is a necessary piece of equipment for any divers who want to ... Compare all matches: 1 Store Offers