From dbc99ea38edc57df9629ae4ed8cc7734da41eabc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ImranHabib <47118050+joinimran@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 23:34:12 +0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Updated information for Office 2003 Added information for office 2003 and earlier file formats to be avoided to open when sent as an attachment. Problem: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-itpro-docs/issues/4425 --- .../threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md index 3659eaeffb..884759126a 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md @@ -85,6 +85,8 @@ To further ensure that data is protected from malware as well as other threats: * Do not use untrusted devices to log on to email, social media, and corporate accounts. +* Do not downlaod or run old Binary / Office 2003 and ealier file formats like .doc, .ppt, .xls. These file formats allow macros to be included. This can be a security risk. + ## Software solutions Microsoft provides comprehensive security capabilities that help protect against threats. We recommend: From ce2db075fdfe0d8117f77eccf432d694c7706ece Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Daniel Simpson Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:33:25 -0800 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Update prevent-malware-infection.md Edits --- .../threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md index 884759126a..7bce69882c 100644 --- a/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md +++ b/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/prevent-malware-infection.md @@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ To further ensure that data is protected from malware as well as other threats: * Do not use untrusted devices to log on to email, social media, and corporate accounts. -* Do not downlaod or run old Binary / Office 2003 and ealier file formats like .doc, .ppt, .xls. These file formats allow macros to be included. This can be a security risk. +* Avoid downloading or running older apps. Some of these apps might have vulnerabilities. Also, older file formats for Office 2003 (.doc, .pps, and .xls) allow macros or run. This could be a security risk. ## Software solutions