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ITPro
1 month ago
Information security

The Dropbox data breach is a classic case of "breach by acquisition"

Breaches through acquisitions can expose organizations to unknown vulnerabilities. [ more ]
Theregister
1 month ago
Information security

Dropbox warns of attack that leaked customers' personal info

Dropbox faced a major cyber attack on its Dropbox Sign service resulting in unauthorized access to personal information including email addresses, usernames, phone numbers, hashed passwords, and authentication information. [ more ]
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GOBankingRates
3 months ago
Remote teams

10 Companies That Will Never Return to Office

Dropbox has adopted a 'virtual first' approach, emphasizing remote work with in-person collaboration as needed.
Dropbox is transforming its offices into 'Dropbox Studios,' focusing on teamwork and flexible workspace. [ more ]
#data-privacy
PCMag Middle East
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Is Dropbox Sharing Your Data With OpenAI? Here's How to Check

Dropbox is disputing claims that it gives third-party AI partners access to user files, but acknowledged confusion around a settings toggle.
The setting for 'Third-party AI' allows Dropbox to use AI from vetted partners, but user data is not used to train the partners' models and is deleted within 30 days.
The setting is only available to users participating in the Dropbox AI alpha, and users have the option to opt out if desired. [ more ]
Computing
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Dropbox faces backlash over OpenAI data sharing

Dropbox's third-party AI setting raised concerns about data privacy on social media.
The controversy highlights the importance of clear communication and transparency in AI-related changes. [ more ]
Ars Technica
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Dropbox spooks users by sending data to OpenAI for AI search features

Dropbox has enabled a setting that shares user data with OpenAI for an experimental AI-powered search feature, which upset some users.
Dropbox claims that user data shared with third-party AI partners is not used to train AI models without consent. [ more ]
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Theregister
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Dropbox reassures customers AI isn't pilfering their data

Dropbox faced a misinformation spill after people, including Amazon CTO Werner Vogels, believed they were automatically feeding user files to OpenAI for AI training.
Dropbox customers were advised to check their settings and opt out of allowing third-party AI services to access their files, leading to public condemnation of Dropbox. [ more ]
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