Dropbox Hacking Confirmed, Assures it is Safe Now
Dropbox is a file hosting service operated by Dropbox, Inc. that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, and client software. In brief, Dropbox allows users to create a special folder on each of their computers, which Dropbox then synchronises so that it appears to be the same folder (with the same contents) regardless of the computer it is viewed on. Files placed in this folder are also accessible through a web site and mobile phone applications.
Dropbox confirms that some account names and passwords were stolen from the file transferring company. One stolen password was also used to access an employee Dropbox account, which unfortunately contained a document revealing user email addresses. Company was was alerted after users started complaining about spam they were receiving to email addresses used only for their Dropbox accounts.
Dropbox has apologised for the breach, and has announced some new security measures to keep users safe.
The company will also launch new automated mechanisms to help identify suspicious activity, and a new page that shows you all logins to your account.
It may also ask users to change their passwords from time to time.
It reiterates to stay safe you should use a different password for every website, to prevent one hack compromising all your activity online.
Two-factor authentication requires you verify your identity by two methods, such as a password as well as a temporary code sent to your phone. It’ll be rolled out in a few weeks.
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