Microsoft Office 2024, set to launch in October, will have ActiveX turned off by default across its desktop applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, with a transition to Microsoft 365 in April 2025. This significant change reflects growing security concerns, as vulnerabilities in ActiveX have historically allowed hackers to exploit users by installing malicious software through documents.
The decision to disable ActiveX by default comes in response to numerous security breaches in recent years, where hackers leveraged its weaknesses to inject harmful code into users’ systems, prompting Microsoft to prioritize user safety in its latest offerings.
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