Macro heuristics

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Auto-exec macro runs a Base64 cell command through WMI critical OLE_VBA_CELL_WMI_PROCESS_CREATE
VBA decodes a command and Win32_Process moniker from worksheet cells and executes the command through WMI.
Embedded executable archive decoded from VBA/UserForm critical OLE_VBA_EMBEDDED_ARCHIVE_DROPPER
A VBA/UserForm hex or Base64 payload decodes to a ZIP containing executable/script content.
Executable payload staged across worksheet cells critical OOXML_STAGED_CELL_PAYLOAD
A large binary or script payload is split across a long run of Base64-encoded worksheet cells, often in a hidden sheet and often with a second XOR layer.
A VBA-bearing workbook cell decodes from Base64 to an HTTP(S) payload URL.
A VBA-bearing BIFF workbook cell decodes from Base64 to an HTTP(S) payload URL.