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Andrew J.3's avatar
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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Steve R.7's avatar
Steve R.7
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

"Frank P.Yesterday at 20:49

Hi Steve,

I deleted the application so I can't tell you what the settings were and I don't see that choice available in my security settings on the web side. If the files are over-written and not deleted would you necessarily get an email notice?"

 

Frank, the "Many files deleted from my Dropbox" setting should be in the lower left of the main settings screen when you go to https://www.dropbox.com/account

I'm interested in knowing the answer to your/my question, I've been assured ransomware encryption would be caught by this setting earlier in this thread, and it is basically the answer to the title of this thread as well.

I use Dropbox regularly enough that I think I would notice within 30 days, but in cases like yours... I think Dropbox could do a better job detecting and notifying when Ransomware attacks happen with relatively little effort on their part.

 

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