It also creates the risk that, if hackers compromise Dropbox’s servers, they may also get access to everyone’s data.īut this is highly unlikely to happen, right? Well, yes and no.
They do encrypt files during transfer AND at rest, and offer 2-step verification, but the fact that they hold the encryption keys means they can open any of your files without you knowing. In its natural state, Dropbox isn’t very secure. But it fails to address the fact that by weakening encryption, like many governments want to do, we open a door to hackers who want to get inside our accounts and steal everything. Nothing to hide, nothing to encrypt, right? This is the mantra repeated even by intelligent people I know.
Government officials seek back doors to encrypted data, saying they will use the power for good, but they repeatedly prove themselves irresponsible or even to be acting illegally with private data. Without encryption, these organisations are under constant threat of data breaches that could cost millions and put people in danger. Banks and financial institutions, schools, accountants, online shops, to name but a few. Think about all the institutions and individuals that need to keep private data secure. Terrorism and child-abuse are so often cited by government agencies as reasons to destroy strong encryption, but encryption is the backbone of internet security. It is possible to encrypt Dropbox using third party tools, which will be the focus of this guide.Įncryption is a hot topic at the moment, with the FBI asking Apple to break its own security, and a man being jailed for not decrypting data when called upon by the police. Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud storage options available, although the company has found itself in the spotlight recently, with Edward Snowden urging people to stop using the service for its lack of security.
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