ZDNet

Malware gang uses .NET library to generate Excel docs that bypass security checks

A newly discovered malware gang is using a clever trick to create malicious Excel files that have low detection rates and a higher chance of evading security systems. Discovered by security ...
ZDNet

This new phishing attack features a weaponized Excel file

A new phishing campaign is targeting employees in financial services using links that download what is described as a 'weaponized' Excel document. The phishing campaign, dubbed MirrorBlast, was ...
Wired

Microsoft's Small Step to Disable Macros Is a Huge Win for Security

Tricking someone into enabling macros on a downloaded Microsoft Excel or Word file is an old hacker chestnut. That one click from a target creates a foothold for attackers to take over their devices.
Bleeping Computer

Malicious Excel XLL add-ins push RedLine password-stealing malware

Cybercriminals are spamming website contact forms and discussion forums to distribute Excel XLL files that download and install the RedLine password and information-stealing malware. RedLine is an ...
Geeky Gadgets

Excel File Sharing Secrets & Management Features to Collaborate Smarter

Have you ever sent an Excel file to a colleague, only to realize they couldn’t open it because of compatibility issues? Or perhaps you’ve spent hours perfecting a spreadsheet, only to see its ...