Defined term
Macro Virus
Macro Virus: A virus that attaches itself to documents and uses the macro programming capabilities of the document’s application to execute and propagate.
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Definition
A virus that attaches itself to documents and uses the macro programming capabilities of the document’s application to execute and propagate.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A type of malicious code that attaches itself to documents and uses the macro programming capabilities of the document’s application to execute, replicate, and spread or propagate itself.
- Definition 3
A type of malicious code that attaches itself to documents and uses the macro programming capabilities of the document’s application to execute, replicate, and spread or propagate itself. (Adapted from: CNSSI 4009) (NICCS)
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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