How Does This Affect Me; What Do I Need To Do; Ms Outlook Macros; Description - Extreme Networks AG200 User Manual

How Does this Affect Me?

Macros are simple programs that are used to repeat commands and keystrokes within another program.
A macro can be invoked (run) with a simple command that you assign, such as [ctrl]+[shift]+[r]. Some
viruses are macro viruses and are hidden within a document. When you open an infected document,
the macro virus runs. A macro virus can save itself to other files (such as the Normal template) and can
potentially infect all of your files. If a user on another computer opens the infected file, the virus can
spread to their computer as well.

What Do I Need to Do?

Set the Microsoft Excel macro security level as follows:
1 Open Excel.
2 Select Tools>>Macro>>Security>>Security Level tab.
3 Select High, Medium, or Low.
4 Click ok.

MS Outlook Macros

Description

This test verifies that the endpoint attempting to connect to your system has the Microsoft Outlook
macro security level specified by your security standards.

Test Properties

Select the minimum Microsoft Outlook macro setting for that is required in order for an endpoint to
connect to your network.
High. Only signed macros from trusted sources will be allowed to run. Unsigned macros are
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automatically disabled.
Medium. You can choose whether or not to run potentially unsafe macros.
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Low. You are not protected from potentially unsafe macros. (Not recommended).
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How Does this Affect Me?
Macros are simple programs that are used to repeat commands and keystrokes within another program.
A macro can be invoked (run) with a simple command that you assign, such as [ctrl]+[shift]+[r]. Some
viruses are macro viruses and are hidden within a document. When you open an infected document,
the macro virus runs. A macro virus can save itself to other files (such as the Normal template) and can
potentially infect all of your files. If a user on another computer opens the infected file, the virus can
spread to their computer as well.
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