Macros: What They Are and How They Could Imperil You

Legitimate mini-programs called macros, which run inside other software, are proving to be an increasingly popular route for criminals to hack into victims’ computers.

Simply put, a macro is a series of commands you can use to speed up or automate tasks in certain popular productivity software like Microsoft Office and Excel.

People who know how to use these commands to build a sequence of program actions can save themselves a lot of time and hassle.

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