Cyber insurance application · Macros disabled

What does a cyber insurance form mean by disabling macros by default?

One form asks larger applicants whether macros are turned off by default in office software.

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What exactly does the form ask?

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Do you disable macros in your office productivity software by default? (E.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)

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What does it mean for a small firm?

A macro is a small program inside a document. Attackers send documents whose macros run harmful code when someone allows them.

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How do I answer it truthfully?

Check the policy your administrator applies to office software. A default each user can change is weaker than one the administrator sets; describe which you have.

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Can an outside reading check this?

An outside reading cannot see settings on your devices. Nothing inside your network, your devices or your accounts can be seen from outside, so this cannot be checked that way. Only your own settings and records can show it.

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