Why are "Macros" often considered a security risk in MS Excel or Word?

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A They make the file size too large to send
B They can contain malicious scripts that run automatically to install malware
C They prevent the user from saving the document
D They only work on older versions of Windows

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Answer: B. They can contain malicious scripts that run automatically to install malware

Answer: ✅ B. They can contain malicious scripts that run automatically to install malware
Explanation: Macros are automated scripts. Hackers use them to run "VBA" code that can download ransomware or steal data the moment a user clicks "Enable Content" on a downloaded document.

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Why are "Macros" often considered a security risk in MS Excel or Word?

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