Securely uploading and downloading files is essential for businesses.
It’s important that your file sharing software can protect you from malicious attacks when you share large amounts of data. Malware is often disguised as a harmless file with a harmless extension like.jpeg,.gif or.bmp. This method allows attackers to bypass security barriers and replace legitimate files with one that is identical to the outside, but contains malicious code within. It is recommended to utilize a feature that allows you to check the content of uploaded files by their extension.
You can set up your uploading system so that it examines the name of the file type and/or extensions to determine whether they match with a known harmful extension. This should be done along with a range of other security measures. A defense-indepth approach is required to protect your service.
For instance, in addition to checking for extensions and file names, it’s also recommended that your upload server checks the contents of the files being uploaded to prevent fake or malicious documents from being uploaded and shared with other users. This is particularly crucial for files that are sensitive, which could contain copyrighted information or personal data.
Mitchell, for example, needs feedback from his team members about the marketing campaign. He uploads the campaign’s documents to SimplePractice and shares them with his partners via the link. They can access documents on their laptops, tablets and phones. They can also edit the document and observe changes in real time.