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This infographic hightlights a specific example of attackers targeting a feature within Microsoft Word - Visual Basic Scripting for Applications. While basic, the Office Macro attack vector is obviously still working quite effectively. When the victim opens the Word document, an On-Open macro fires, which results in downloading an executable and launching it on the victim's machine. This threat actor has particularly lavish tastes. This threat actor seem to target high-profile, money-rich industries such as banking, oil, television, and jewelry.

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