> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://malfav.gitbook.io/home/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://malfav.gitbook.io/home/malware-introduction/malicious-documents.md).

# Malicious Documents

**Malicious documents** are files that have been intentionally crafted to exploit vulnerabilities in software or to perform malicious actions when opened. These documents often exploit features in applications like Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, or other document readers to execute malware or gain unauthorized access to a system