Ids.xls [ FHD 2026 ]

A short, ordinary filename—ids.xls—has become a recurring flashpoint in reporting about data leaks, careless spreadsheets, and the weak seams between private information and public exposure. Behind that unassuming name are recurring patterns that reveal broader failures in how organizations collect, store, and dispose of identifiers. This editorial looks at what “ids.xls” typically represents, why it keeps appearing in breaches, who’s harmed, and what to do about it.