A macro virus is a computer virus written in the same macro language used for software programs, including Microsoft Excel or word processors such as Microsoft Word. When a macro virus infects a software application, it causes a sequence of actions to begin automatically when the application is opened.
Since a macro virus centers on an application and not an operating system, it typically can infect any computer running any operating system, even those running MacOS and Linux.
C: Word, Powerpoint, Excel etc. all support Visual Basic macros and can be used to execute a series of commands if embedded in a document and users give the document permission to run macros.
This is why the Microsoft Office suite specifically warns you if you're attempting to open an Office document downloaded from the internet.
Types of Viruses:
Macro Virus , Excel VBA - Macro viruses infects Microsoft Word or similar applications by automatically performing a sequence of actions after triggering an application. Most macro viruses are written using the macro language Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and they infect templates or convert infected documents into template files while maintaining their appearance of common document files. (P.937/921)
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