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Rakuten Drive data breach exposes user files for eight months

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An intruder gained unauthorized access to Rakuten Drive's systems using stolen administrator credentials, viewing user photos and documents for an eight-month period. The breach highlights the critical need for robust security measures, including encryption of files before uploading them to cloud storage services. This incident underscores the potential risks associated with cloud data storage and the importance of proactive cybersecurity practices. AI

RANK_REASON Security incident at a cloud storage provider.

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Rakuten Drive data breach exposes user files for eight months

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · chryptorlabs ·

    Rakuten Drive: an intruder with stolen admin login viewed users' photos and documents for eight months ... encrypt before you upload files, the server will only

    Rakuten Drive: an intruder with stolen admin login viewed users' photos and documents for eight months ... encrypt before you upload files, the server will only hold unreadable gibberish - simple solution, massive piece of mind # Cybersecurity # Privacy # Encryption # Europe # AI…

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