Microsoft Disables ActiveX by Default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024: The End of a Risky Era
Microsoft is pulling a decisive security lever by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Windows versions of Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, rolling out imminently, aims to...
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Microsoft Tightens Security by Blocking ActiveX in Office Apps by Default
Microsoft has taken a decisive step to enhance the security of its Office suite on Windows by making it considerably harder to enable ActiveX controls. This move targets the Windows versions of popular productivity...
