Secure Dropbox Without Spending Money

Posted: May 18, 2015

[caption id="attachment_12304" align="alignright" width="397"] Image from pcworld.com[/caption] Dropbox is one of the most popular names in cloud storage and sharing programs. With it's popularity, the risk of hackers trying to steal personal data increases. Make Dropbox more secure without it costing one single penny. Michael Ansaldo, writer for PC World, shares how to make Dropbox more secure without spending any money.

How to make Dropbox more secure without spending a cent

Dropbox has had its share of security woes over the years. While the cloud storage provider has done much to beef up its defenses, there’s still plenty you can do on your own to improve the safety of your files. Here are a few ways to get started. Use two-step verification Thanks to increasingly ambitious hackers and users’ tendency to rely on comically weak passwords, one–factor authentication has become something of a joke. (Bonus tip: Get the last laugh by using a password manager on your computer or as a mobile app.) In light of this, most major services, including Dropbox, have implemented two-step verification. This system requires you to enter both your password and a security code sent to your mobile phone, and it’s the easiest way to increase the security of your account. To enable two-step verification, log into your Dropbox account, click your username in the upper-right corner and select Settings from the drop-down menu. Click the Security tab, then click Enable under “Two-step verification.” Follow the prompts to set up this feature. Unlink old devices Much of Dropbox’s power lies in the ability to use it across multiple devices. But considering most of us upgrade our smartphones, tablets, and computers every few years, you're likely you have some old devices still attached to your Dropbox account. That poses a security risk. Read the entire article How to Make Dropbox More Secure Without Spending a Cent on PC World.