A new approach to hiding data within executable computer program files could make it almost impossible to detect hidden documents.

Scan the executable file you wish to send through your Gmail account with reliable anti-virus software to ensure the program is clean. Log in to your Gmail account.

How to Convert a Powerpoint File to an Executable File. Self-running, stand-alone executable files allow you to distribute PowerPoint presentations that anyone can run.

Executable files in the DOS/Windows world use .EXE and .COM file extensions, while executable files in Mac, Linux and Unix do not require specific extensions.

Microsoft has released Sysmon 15, converting it into a protected process and adding the new 'FileExecutableDetected' option to log when executable files are created.