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Everything about Macro virus
Computer virus written in a macro language
In computing terminology, a macro virus is a virus that is written in a macro language: a programming language which is embedded inside a software application. Some applications, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint allow macro programs to be embedded in documents such that the macros are run automatically when the document is opened, and this provides a distinct mechanism by which malicious computer instructions can spread. This is one reason it can be dangerous to open unexpected attachments in e-mails. Many antivirus programs can detect macro viruses; however, the macro virus' behavior can still be difficult to detect. Wikipedia →
🧭 Start here: a 6-step reading path
- Read the overview: Macro virusA 5-minute orientation
- Skim a recent paper: A fast open-source Fiji-macro to quantify virus infection and transfection on single-cell level by fluorescence microscopyInfluential work since 2022
- Pick up a classic book: Plant fungal pathogensThe most-reprinted book on the subject
- Read the landmark paper: Epstein-Barr virus infection: the micro and macro worldsCited 73 times
- Go sideways: Computer virusA closely related topic
- Go sideways: MalwareA closely related topic
📖 Definitions
Noun Alternative form of macrovirus.
🗂️ The subject at a glance
🏆 Landmark papers (most cited)
Epstein-Barr virus infection: the micro and macro worlds
Host-virus genome interactions: macro roles for microRNAs
Discovery of in silico hits targeting the nsP3 macro domain of chikungunya virus
Macro‐aspartate aminotransferase in a female with antibodies to hepatitis C virus
Deciphering the Nucleotide and RNA Binding Selectivity of the Mayaro Virus Macro Domain
Snapshots of ADP-ribose bound to Getah virus macro domain reveal an intriguing choreography
Possible macro virus attacks and how to prevent them
The Chikungunya Virus nsP3 Macro Domain Inhibits Activation of the NF-κB Pathway
🆕 Influential since 2022
A fast open-source Fiji-macro to quantify virus infection and transfection on single-cell level by fluorescence microscopy
MicroRNA changes with macro potential contribute to secondary immunodeficiency in chronic lymphocytic leukemia during epstein barr virus reactivation
Contextual influence of mammalian macro-autophagy in virus-bacteria coinfected cell phenotypes
📚 Books worth reading
Plant fungal pathogensMelvin D. Bolton, Bart P. H. J. Thomma · 2012
Absolute PC security and privacyMichael Miller · 2002
Teach Yourself WordPerfect MacJohn Rethorst · 2015- 📕Mathematical modelling of population dynamicsConference on Mathematical Modelling of Population Dynamics (2002 Będlewo, Poland) · 2004
- 📕Mathematical modelling of population dynamicsPoland) Conference on Mathematical Modelling of Population Dynamics (2002 Będlewo · 2004
- 📕VaccinologyJohn Morrow · 2012
Degunking your email, spam, and virusesJeff Duntemann · 2004
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