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Dropbox users leak tax returns, mortgage applications and more

Posted on May 6, 2014 by pogowasright.org

Graham Cluley writes:

If you are using file-sharing systems like Dropbox and Box without proper care and attention, there is a risk that you could be unwittingly leaking your most private, personal information to others.

And the risk isn’t theoretical. It’s happening right now – exposing tax returns, financial records, mortgage applications and business plans.

Enterprise file-sharing company Intralinks discovered the serious security issue by accident, when examining its Google Analytics web traffic data and Google Adwords reports.

Read more on GrahamCluley.com.

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