Activex

Microsoft 365 to Block ActiveX Controls by Default in 2025 for Enhanced Security

In a significant move to bolster user security, Microsoft has announced that starting in April 2025, Microsoft 365 will block ActiveX controls by default across several of its key applications,...

Microsoft 365 Disables ActiveX by Default: A Major Security Move

Microsoft has announced a significant security enhancement by disabling ActiveX controls by default in Microsoft 365 and Office 2024 applications. This change, effective from October 2024 for Office...

Microsoft Office 2024 Retires ActiveX: Security Win, Enterprise Challenge

For decades, the distinctive security prompt warning of ActiveX controls loading in Microsoft Office documents served as both a productivity enabler and a security nightmare for enterprises...