As for Dropbox, they seem to have handled this really well. They communicated to all impacted parties via email, my wife did indeed get forced to set a new password on logon and frankly even if she hadn't, that password was never going to be cracked. Not only was the password itself solid, but the bcrypt hashing algorithm protecting it is very resilient to cracking and frankly, all but the worst possible password choices are going to remain secure even with the breach now out in the public.
Definitely still change your password if you're in any doubt whatsoever and make sure you enable Dropbox's two-step verification while you're there if it's not on already.
I've also just sent , emails to subscribers of the free notification service and a further 8, emails to those using the free domain monitoring service. Update the following day : I went back into my 1Password today and whilst my current password was created in , it had kindly stored a previous one I'd overlooked when originally verifying the Dropbox data:. This password was replaced on the 22nd of September in so that gives you a sense of time frame that reconciles with what Dropbox has said in that the breach would have happened before this time.
So with this password I then repeated the same process as I had with my wife's and sure enough, my hash in the data set checked out - the password is correct:.
Both my wife's and my strong, unique password manager generated and stored passwords are the ones in the Dropbox data breach. Turn on suggestions. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Showing results for. Show only Search instead for. Did you mean:.
We're back with another cheat sheet to make your easier than ever! Check out our tips here. A Has my account been hacked? Labels: Account settings and sign in Multiple accounts Security. Has my account been hacked? Explorer Level 3. Hi, I have had a dropbox account since approx Has anyone experienced this specific kind of issue before Thanking you all for any assistance that you can give. Account Access. Re: Has my account been hacked? Do you still have access the original account and its files by any chance?
Give me a nudge with any updates, cheers! Hi, No, none of the files from the first account were shared with anybody else that could have had access to the second one. Will I be able to get the files back that were in the second account? Thanking you. Also can I retrieve the files that were deleted back again. I have tried to no avail. Hi, I am still trying to get a reply to the 2 messages that I sent to you last Friday.
However, as it stands, your files would be at less risk with a company based somewhere with stronger cloud privacy laws. If you want to protect your files, you could always move to another provider. Our article comparing Dropbox vs Google Drive vs OneDrive compares the big three, but you would need to look somewhere else for a true zero-knowledge cloud service. These protect your files before you use cloud storage, and the keys are held on your devices so you know everything is safe.
One of our favorite pieces of encryption software is Boxcryptor. It keeps no information about its users and can protect any files from almost any attack.
Although no software is perfect and nothing is ever risk-free, programs like Boxcryptor are a step in the right direction. You can find out more information about this encryption software in our NordLocker review. By separately encrypting your data and using unique passwords, you can help keep your data safe, although these practices are good ideas regardless of the security a service provides. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
How strong is Dropbox encryption? Advanced encryption is not a total solution to security. Extensive backup services To keep information safe from accidental erasures or technical problems, it provides each user protection for every file. Browser protection It uses authentication to ensure web safety during use. Extensive two-way testing and protection of services Dropbox has both internal security teams and third party analysts conduct regular tests of its servers.
Dropbox protects browser sessions. Here are some key tips: Turn on the two-step verification feature Dropbox comes equipped with a way for users to secure their files further through a mobile phone verification. Consider alternative cloud systems Dropbox has made some great improvements to its security but there is still a lot of rightfully earned concern. Tweak your passwords A password should be both hard to crack and dynamic. Casey Schmidt — Content Manager and DAM Industry Expert Canto Casey is a content management and branding expert who enjoys taking complex subjects and making them easy to understand for readers.
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