: Code written in macro languages, such as those found in Microsoft Word or Excel, which rose to prominence in the mid-to-late 1990s [3, 5]. Technical Significance in Research
: Researchers can trace how specific "families" of viruses evolved, identifying when new features (like polymorphism or stealth techniques) were first introduced [1, 4]. Safety and Handling
: Antivirus companies use these archives to create and test "signatures"—specific patterns used to identify known threats [2].