Capetonian
20th Jul 2013, 07:21
Something has been worrying me. I have used Dropbox for a few years to back up all sorts of files. Some of the folders are shared with either one person, others with a group, and one is public. I also have a folder in which I store copies of (e.g.) our passports. The have COPY all over them but I suppose it still presents a level of risk were someone to access them.
My concern is that whilst Dropbox itself probably offers reasonable security via the password (I am under no illusions that a determined hacker couldn't get in), my real concern is that if someone stole or accessed either of my computers, they would have full and unprotected access to my Dropbox as it replicates onto those devices.
I may be overlooking the obvious, but is there any way of protecting them, apart from the password on the computer itself?
My concern is that whilst Dropbox itself probably offers reasonable security via the password (I am under no illusions that a determined hacker couldn't get in), my real concern is that if someone stole or accessed either of my computers, they would have full and unprotected access to my Dropbox as it replicates onto those devices.
I may be overlooking the obvious, but is there any way of protecting them, apart from the password on the computer itself?