[Konsortswd-coo] KonsortSWD_TA2M4 Deliverables - problem with macros

Dear all The firewall ESET has blocked the spreadsheet with deliverables because it contains macros (see the info at the bottom of this email). I asked Helpdesk, and they advised me to ask the sender to turn off the macros, even though I said I was waiting for this file, and the sender is well-known. However, the file cannot be converted to .xlsx because macros would be disabled, and these macros automate functions. Converting it would remove these macros and break the automated features. A digital signature is an option during the file creation process to verify the author and ensure trust in the macros’ source, which (might) prevent this type of security block in the future. I'm studying the better approach to deal with it, but I would like to ask you all, has anyone faced the same? Best Janete ________________________________ From: Han, Xiaoyao <XHan(a)diw.de> Sent: Monday, October 13, 2025 4:02 PM To: Mathiak, Brigitte <Brigitte.Mathiak(a)gesis.org>rg>; k.tochtermann(a)zbw.eu <k.tochtermann(a)zbw.eu>eu>; Saldanha Bach, Janete <Janete.SaldanhaBach(a)gesis.org> Cc: Miller, Bernhard <Bernhard.Miller(a)gesis.org>rg>; Wenzig, Knut <KWenzig(a)diw.de> Subject: [Bedrohung Blocked Object gefunden] KonsortSWD_TA2M4 Deliverables Dear colleagues, Following the earlier email request, please find attached the deliverables table for TA2M4 (Open Data Format). If you have any further questions or requirements, I would be happy to assist. Kind regards, Xiaoyao Han __________ ESET Mail Security __________ In dieser E-Mail wurden Bedrohungen gefunden: KonsortSWD_TA2M4 Deliverables.xlsm - Blocked Object - geloscht Version der Erkennungsroutine: 32016 (20251013) https://www.eset.com