Cloud Virus/Malware cross over

dackl

Ok, this is just a general question on using Cloud services.

If I am using a cloud service for work, say Dropbox or OneDrive, and someone in the organisation introduces encryption malware onto the cloud server, will this also encrypt files on my personal computer?

Flexx

https://community.bitdefender.com/en/discussion/83327/cloud-virus-malware-cross-over

The simple answer is yes. Kindly have a look at the information provided in the below stated article links.

https://www.hubstor.net/blog/ransomware-infect-cloud-storage/

https://krebsonsecurity.com/2016/01/ransomware-a-threat-to-cloud-services-too/

Regards

Flex

(Bitdefender beta tester 2019/ 2020)