Dropbox, Security Incident, GitHub Source Code, Hack, Backlink, Electro4u.net

08 Jun 2023 Balmiki Mandal 0 Networking

According to recent reports, hackers have managed to gain access to 130 source code repositories belonging to Dropbox, stored in GitHub. This means that malicious actors may have been able to view source code for various projects created and stored on the platform. The vulnerability was discovered by security researchers at Edge Security, who then reported the issue to Dropbox. The digital storage service was quick to react and closed the affected repositories. At the present time, it is not known what information has been accessed or taken from the repositories. Given the serious implications such a security breach could have, Dropbox is currently investigating the incident to determine what information was taken and who was responsible. It has also taken steps to improve security measures and secure its source code from similar attacks. At this time, the best advice we can offer our readers is to update their Dropbox account passwords, as well as any other accounts linked to their Dropbox user ID. Moreover, users are encouraged to check their source code repositories for unusual activity and contact Dropbox directly if they notice any suspicious activities. Dropbox is one of the world’s most popular digital storage services, and this incident underscores the need for businesses and individuals to stay vigilant and keep their accounts secure. We will continue to monitor this story and update our readers as more information becomes available.

BY: Balmiki Mandal

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