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VBA

Visual Basic

In plain language

The built-in scripting language of Microsoft Office that automates tasks in Word, Excel and Outlook.

The metaphor

Like a recorded set of steps for a helper: press a button and it repeats them every time.

Going deeper

How it works

  • Macros are small programs saved inside a document.
  • They save time on repetitive work.
  • Attackers send documents with harmful macros.
  • Microsoft blocks macros from files that came from the internet by default.

What can go wrong (example scenario)

An employee opened an invoice spreadsheet from an unknown sender and enabled editing. A hidden macro began downloading other software.

How WILDCARD handles it

Email Security screens inbound mail for phishing and impersonation, and Phishing Training teaches staff to spot a suspicious attachment.

In practice
  • An Excel sheet formats a monthly report with one click.
  • A warning bar says macros are disabled.
  • A phishing email carries a spreadsheet that asks to enable content.

A question owners ask

Should I ever click Enable Content?

Only for files you trust and were expecting. If unsure, ask your IT provider.

Where WILDCARD handles this
Email
Security
  • Real-time email filtering
  • Phishing and impersonation caught
  • External senders flagged
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Phishing
Training
  • Monthly phishing simulations
  • Quarterly self-paced training
  • Monthly reporting
Start with Phishing TrainingMeet Phishing Training →
Related terms
AIArtificial IntelligenceBECBusiness Email CompromiseCyber insuranceDeepfakeDKIMDomainKeys Identified MailDMARCDomain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and ConformanceDomain reputationEmail authentication

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