The security of your data on cloud storage services is of fundamental importance and there are some practical tips to keep in mind to protect yourself. We also find out how the service works Internxtwith particular attention to privacy, within this article.
What is cloud storage?
Il cloud storage it is any data storage service on the internet, therefore any cloud on which it is possible loading and unloading documents, photos, videos and so on. One of the main advantages of these solutions is the possibility of holding synchronize your data across all your deviceseven of different brands and with different operating systems, as well as reducing physical storage, for example the space on your smartphone, tablet, computer or on external drives such as hard disks, SSD drives and flash drives.
For example, users who have a large photo library on their iPhone or many large documents and files may feel the need to access this content when necessary but free up space on your iPhoneespecially if we are talking about models with not particularly large memory slots. In this way, the iPhone remains lighter, can provide space to take new photos, download new files, record new videos and voice memos, as well as receive attachments, emails and messages on the main platforms, while documents are stored in the cloud can always be viewed when needed.
In fact, among the advantages we find the possibility of accessing this data anywhere via an internet connection so as to be able to download and view any document or file when necessary, without running the risk of having to return home or to the office and physically find the file that is needed at a given time.
How to protect yourself effectively
Basically, nowadays, we find numerous cloud storage services, each with different plans and features to choose from. Generally, the advice to best protect yourself is universal and obviously each user can choose the service they prefer based on their needs. In the next chapter, let’s see specifically how the cloud storage service works Internxtparticularly safe and attentive to user privacy.
The main tips for protecting yourself effectively are:
- Set a strong password and change it regularly
- Enable two-factor authentication (if present)
- Log out of computers or devices that are shared or potentially accessible by others
- Periodically check which documents are shared with other users and deactivate sharing for those no longer needed
- Set unlock codes and/or biometric authentication on the devices on which you log in, whether with apps or via web browser
- Defend yourself from online scam attempts that could imitate various cloud services to entice you to log in and steal your credentials
In short, in general, it is always useful to look at the web with the usual caution, even more so when it comes to saving your files online. Furthermore, based on your needs and requirements, we always advise you to read the terms and conditions, as well as the privacy policies, of the various services you wish to choose.
How the Internxt service works
This service works, as mentioned, on iPhone, iPad and devices Android thanks to the apps on the App Store and Google Play Store and on Mac e PC Windows e Linux via dedicated software. Recently, for advanced users, an additional command line tool (Internxt CLI) has been made available that allows you to access and manage data in the cloud via commands and WebDAV.
Internxt Drive it is, specifically, the name of the service that allows you to organize files into folders and subfolders, rename them and filter and search them to quickly find documents, photos, videos and everything stored in the cloud.
For those looking for an automatic solution backup and synchronization of specific folders on the computer, there is a function that allows the backup folders on your computer, such as the folder Documentsthat Imagesthat Download and so on.
Non solo storage: Internxt allows users to share specific files and/or folders with designated contacts or with whoever owns the links. You can customize permissions as well as set passwords for access.
The strong point of Internxt Drive it’s attention to safety e privacy. First, the company claims that it does not base its business on the use of user data or advertising but on trust. All this translates into a policy Open Source con zero-knowledge encryption and transparency. The files are then encrypted (AES-256) before leaving the device and this guarantees greater privacy and security. Furthermore, the service does not store and never transmits files or passwords in unencrypted or unhashed form, according to what we read on the official website.
Everything that is stored or shared is therefore impossible to decrypt without authorization so that not even the company itself can access the user’s files, photos or passwords. Furthermore, Internxt is capable of fragment files before encrypting themso a server never contains a complete file, but only an encrypted fragment of it, for an additional level of security.
As we said, the code is open-source and is public on GitHubso systems can be independently verified, as already happened with Securitum. Finally, your account can also be protected with two-factor authentication for maximum security (via authentication app, not via SMS).
The app is very convenient, it is fast and responsive and allows easy sharing of files, photos and videos. You can easily manage the location of files, their sharing and so on. All without wasting options: sure, there aren’t huge options available but there’s all the essentials in oneconvenient and intuitive interface.
The same goes for desktop apps and the web view, familiar and in the same style as the app. There are keyboard shortcuts, support for dark mode (as we see from the attached photo), drag and drop support and much more.
The plans are multiple and go from that 1GB free to those more capacious by several TBup to 10TB. There are solutions in monthly, annual, business subscription and even lifetime plans with significant savings for those who plan to use cloud storage for many years. For all information on the service and the various plans and prices, you can visit the official Internxt website.
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Article in collaboration with Internxt.
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