Q. Why are Word files vulnerable?
A. Because Microsoft Word files are commonly exchanged, Word viruses have become widespread. Here’s how it works:
- Microsoft Word files contain small programs called "macros," which are customizable shortcuts that automate tasks such as formatting text or applying bullet lists.
- The macro programming language can also be used to write viruses.
- The virus can be sent as part of a Word document.
- The virus automatically activates when you open the Word file.
Thanks for the 101 lesson. If there was a virus, any free anti virus would pick it up. Second, it's been down loaded ten and thousands of times already, no warning. Third, wikileaks doesn't publish viruses to their directories
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2impendingdoom ago
Can you please make whatever this available without having to download and open it?
FoxMcCloud11 ago
This is a link to a Wikileaks DOC file - I just check it out, no issues.
rush22 ago
Word files can containing viruses
FoxMcCloud11 ago
Thanks for the 101 lesson. If there was a virus, any free anti virus would pick it up. Second, it's been down loaded ten and thousands of times already, no warning. Third, wikileaks doesn't publish viruses to their directories
FoxMcCloud11 ago
Four. See my latest comment here with secure way to view contents without download