How to improve the security of Dropbox
Tips / / December 19, 2019
Without a doubt, cloud storage - something really comfortable and we are happy to use them. Some of them have become so common, such as Dropbox, that we treat them almost as an extension of your hard drive. But do not forget that all the data that we have stored there, may become a thing of the intruders, especially if you do not pay attention to remedies. Today we remind you of the steps you should take to make your Dropbox safer.
Two-level authorization
Even last year, Dropbox has added the ability to use a two-tier authentication, but not all users were quick to take advantage of it. We remind you that this protection provides further confirmation of signing in using the code sent to your mobile phone. Thus, even if someone knows your username and password, he would still not be able to get to your data. How to turn on two-tier authentication, we wrote in detail in this article.
Enabling email notifications
The extra notice from the cloud - it could be great strain. But not in the case of Dropbox, where it is really needed. Turn the appropriate function, and you will receive a letter every time a new device or a new application is connected to your account.
Use Custom Sync
This feature is primarily used for easy backup organization, but can also be useful to ensure the privacy of your data. For example, if you use Dropbox on your work and home computer and on your phone, the attacker gets stolen mobile device will have access to all of your data. Therefore, use the Custom Sync and select the folders that you do not want to share with anyone.
Disable unnecessary devices and services
Whenever a device or service connected to your account, Dropbox keeps track of it. tab SecurityYou can view a list of all the devices and applications that currently have permission to access your Dropbox account. This can be useful in case of loss or theft of your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Immediately remove the device from the list of trusted devices, to reduce the loss of the data. However, this situation can be more ridiculous development, both in this story.
Use Encryption Program
Perhaps the most powerful way to improve the security of Dropbox - is to begin to use third-party applications to encrypt data. They are able to use without your encryption on the fly, so that your daily work virtually nothing will change. But even if someone is able to intercept or break into your account, it will still not be able to achieve anything, as decrypt files - not an easy task.
Among the suitable tools for this purpose can be, first of all, remember BoxCryptor or Viivo. Do not forget about TrueCrypt and other well-known data encryption programs.
Use a strong password
We've all heard it more than once, but the safest practice still is to use unique passwords for all your accounts. In this case, passwords should be complex enough to resist even to brute force hacking. Dropbox is no exception. In fact, using one versatile and often quite primitive password, you negates all of the security measures.