Following the blocking of VBA macros by default in Microsoft Office apps – read about the ups and downs of that story here – Microsoft has announced that all untrusted XLL add-ins will be blocked by default. Microsoft Excel now blocking untrusted XLL add-ins by default (bleepingcomputer.com) Blocking any avenue …
Good cyber security = Be Alert
I have written many time about how threat actors are always looking for the human event that they can take advantage of – with no scruples! The bigger the event, the bigger the opportunity. They have no scruples so to them it does not matter that they are taking advantage …
Why you need to keep things patched
We have written several articles recently about how critical patches and updates are to your cyber security. Here is another reason why: Proof-of-Concept released for critical Microsoft Word RCE bug (bleepingcomputer.com) Once the threat actors are aware of a vulnerability – whether it is patched or not – they will …
Poisoning AI output
We all know (unless you have had your head under a pillow) that ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence system that among its capabilities it can write a love poem, and academic paper, computer code or even your homework. It can also answer your questions – just ask Bing! ChatGPT AI …
Microsoft OneNote malware mitigation
I love OneNote – it is my go to, cross platform/cross device app (it even works on my watch!) so I have been watching the increasing threat actor activity using OneNote attachments with interest, as we all use OneNote her at Smart Thinking and Octagon and I have encouraged many …
