Macro viruses are some of the most prolific threats. By attaching themselves to macros in documents or spreadsheets, these viruses are transmitted over networks and with e-mail attachments by users who might not even be aware that their documents are infected. For up-to-date information on combating macro viruses, your first stop should be Microsoft's site, www.microsoft.com. At the Microsoft site, use the Search button and key phrase "macro virus" to locate the list of articles about macro viruses. At officeupdate.microsoft.com/articles/macroalert.htm, you'll find a good explanation of the Concept virus that infects Word macros. TechWeb at www.techweb.com is another good source of information if you search using the key phrase "macro virus."
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