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Andrew J.3
New member | Level 1
11 years ago

Is Dropbox a safe haven from ransomware?

1) If my local computer and presumably my local network drive were to be encrypted by a ransomware attack, would my Dropbox files also be encrypted? 2) Or is Dropbox a safe place place for my file...
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Mark's avatar
Mark
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10 years ago

Dropbox doesnt store files on its servers as editable Frank so its impossible the servers are compromised. Each file is stored in unusable blocks. So a 20mb file is stored in 5 totally independent files. Its only when you download or use them they are 'reconnected'. 

Something has happened on your machine, or, on a shared machine connected to it. Alternatively dont forget the virus could be on a totally separate machine and transfer to shared folders (and only then effect that folder)

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