The cloud-based storage system Dropbox is the most recent online provider to be criticized for misleading customers in terms of of privacy and security, according to an FTC complaint. Dropbox deceived customers by making them believe that its employees did not have access to their data, alleges Christopher Soghoian. In Terms of Service posted on its website, Dropbox previously stated that “all files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES256) and are inaccessible without your account password.” However, AES256 encryption doesn’t mean that files are secure, Soghoian points out.
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Dropbox Security System Doesn't Lock Down Files, Says FTC Complaint
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani May 17, 2011 11:03 AMThe cloud-based storage system Dropbox is the most recent online provider to be criticized for misleading customers in terms of of privacy and security, according to an FTC complaint. Dropbox deceived customers by making them believe that its employees did not have access to their data, alleges Christopher Soghoian. In Terms of Service posted on its website, Dropbox previously stated that “all files stored on Dropbox servers are encrypted (AES256) and are inaccessible without your account password.” However, AES256 encryption doesn’t mean that files are secure, Soghoian points out.