Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for Exploit-MSExcel.r

Justification
Exploit-MSExcel.r has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/2009022...lityinexcel2007.

Exploit-MSExcel.r is referred to as "Trojan.Mdropper.AC" in article at tech.yahoo.com.

Read About It
Information about Exploit-MSExcel.r is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_149690.htm

Detection
Exploit-MSExcel.r was first discovered on September 2, 2008 and detection, for this particular variant, was added to the 5534 dat files (Release Date: February 23, 2009).

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Risk Assessment Definition
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