Microsoft has disabled Excel 4.0 macros by default in the latest release of its spreadsheet software to help customers protect themselves against related security threats.

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Microsoft's reversal of its blocking by default on Excel macros creates an opportunity to improve policies and processes around Excel and Office macro use.

Microsoft has announced that Excel 4.0 (XLM) macros will now be disabled by default to protect customers from malicious documents.