Malicious Macros Return in Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns

The cybersecurity landscape of 2025 is witnessing a troubling resurgence of malicious macros in phishing campaigns.

Despite years of advancements in security measures and Microsoft’s decision to disable macros by default in Office applications, attackers have adapted their methods to exploit human vulnerabilities and technical loopholes.

These malicious macros, embedded within seemingly legitimate documents, have become a preferred tool for threat actors to deliver malware, steal sensitive data, or establish backdoors into corporate networks.

This article explores the resurgence of macro-based attacks, the technical innovations driving their success, and the strategies organizations can adopt to mitigate these threats.

The Resurgence Of Macro-Based Phishing

Phishing remains one of the most common and effective cyberattack methods, with billions of malicious emails sent daily.

Attackers have refined their tactics, targeting specific roles within organizations especially finance teams and executives using personalized and convincing messages.

These phishing campaigns often impersonate trusted entities, such ...