If you have a valid reason to need ids.xls , follow these steps to avoid infection:

Yes. Apple Numbers or Microsoft Excel for Mac can open .xls files. However, macros are largely unsupported on Mac, which actually reduces risk.

When you finally obtain the file:

: A spreadsheet mapping out system alerts, Snort/Suricata rules, pre-configured network signatures, and severity levels.

Ask your instructor for a clean copy on a USB drive or course portal. Do not download from free “document” websites.

enable macros ("Enable Content") unless you are absolutely sure of the source.

If you could provide more context or specifics about where you're trying to download "ids.xls" from or what you plan to use it for, I could offer more tailored advice.

For most users, the ids_get_ed() function is the recommended approach. It is faster and simpler, bypassing the need to download and combine multiple Excel files manually.

When downloading ids.xls files, security should be a priority. Downloading Safely