Important security change by Microsoft

[Jan Karel Pieterse]

Hi All,

Thought the VBA coders in here might wanna know this...

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/helping-users-stay-safe-blocking-internet-macros-by-default-in/ba-p/3071805

[Paul_Hossler]

BleepingComputer had a writeup awhile ago, with instructions on what to do if you REALLY want to


https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-plans-to-kill-malware-delivery-via-office-macros/


For some reason, I used to have to [Unblock] files before, but don't remember the circumstances




If you’re sure the file is safe and want to unblock macros


Save the file to a local hard drive, network share, or cloud share like OneDrive.

Open Windows File Explorer and go to the folder where you saved the file.

Right-click the file and choose Properties from the context menu.

At the bottom of the General tab, you should see a section for Security. Select the Unblock checkbox and select OK.

[SamT]

The Jeune Ecole at Redmond don't think office staff should be allowed to "Code."