Dropbox has been compromised, here’s what you should do to be safe

Cloud storage service Dropbox might have been compromised. Four files containing hundreds of usernames and passwords of Dropbox accounts in plain text have been posted by an anonymous user on pastebin.com, a website where you can share anything in plain text.

The hacker claims 6,937,081 dropbox accounts have been hacked and is demanding bitcoin donations to continue more leaks;

” 6,937,081 DROPBOX ACCOUNTS HACKED PHOTOS – VIDEOS – OTHER FILES

MORE BITCOIN = MORE ACCOUNTS PUBLISHED ON PASTEBIN. As more BTC is donated, More pastebin pastes will appear. To find them, simply search for “DROPBOX HACKED” and you. Will see any additional pastes as they are published.” the hacker posted.

However, Dropbox is denying any hacks on the service. According to a statement sent to TheNextWeb, the cloud storage company blames third party services for any security breaches that could have resulted in the hack;

“Dropbox has not been hacked. These usernames and passwords were unfortunately stolen from other services and used in attempts to log in to Dropbox accounts. We’d previously detected these attacks and the vast majority of the passwords posted have been expired for some time now. All other remaining passwords have been expired as well.”

What you can do

As with any online hacks, the first thing you want to do if you’re subscribed to that service is to change your password instantly. This will ensure that the hacks don’t get access to your data easily as your service provider does more beefing up.

About David Okwii

David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.