Dropbox
Coverage of Dropbox in the Nexus archive.
- Tracking PavinLoader across ClickFix and fake download campaigns
PavinLoader is a multi-stage malicious loader used across various campaign clusters, including ClickFix attacks and fake software downloads. These infections utilize heavily obfuscated .NET DLLs and abuse files such as MSBuild and .csproj for execution, while employing EtherHiding to locate command-and-control domains. The consistent use of this tool across diverse campaigns suggests it might be offered commercially as a Loader-as-a-Service.
- How Dropbox's co-CEO decides which meetings to skip
Dropbox co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi maintains a productivity system where he selects five core priorities each quarter. He uses this list as a 'filter' to guide how he spends his time, allowing him to skip meetings and tasks that fall outside these central objectives. These stated priorities help structure his weeks and determine where the company devotes its attention.
- Why Dropbox is sticking with remote work, according to its new co-CEO
Dropbox co-CEO Ashraf Alkarmi announced plans to maintain Dropbox's 'virtual-first,' remote-first structure, emphasizing that flexibility and autonomy are crucial in modern work. The company stated that since adopting this model in 2021, it has seen high offer acceptance rates and low attrition. While the general structure remains virtual, Alkarmi noted that physical gatherings, such as annual hack week, remain essential for building connections.
- Max Miller’s lawyer admits to accidentally releasing ‘private images’ of daughter
Max Miller's lawyer, Aaron Minc, admitted to accidentally releasing private images of Miller's daughter in a public folder of documents. The images were shared in response to domestic abuse allegations from Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who claimed the release included unredacted information and sensitive material. Minc apologized for the error and disputed claims the images showed genitalia, stating they were of a two-year-old with her shirt off.
- Dropbox's co-CEOs have a keyword they use to resolve disagreements at work
Dropbox co-CEOs Ashraf Alkarmi and Drew Houston use the keyword 'final' to resolve disagreements, emphasizing trust, respect, and direct communication. Alkarmi highlights the importance of factual debates and full commitment to decisions after discussions, referencing Jeff Bezos' 'disagree and commit' concept.
- Rep. Max Miller not dropping out after domestic abuse allegations
Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller denies allegations of domestic abuse against his ex-wife and daughter, vowing to remain in his reelection race. Sen. Bernie Moreno, his ex-father-in-law, called him a 'danger' and unfit for office, escalating tensions before a critical ballot deadline.
- GOP Rep Max Miller pushes back against abuse allegations: ‘I have nothing to hide’
Rep. Max Miller denied allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, that he abused her and their daughter, stating no evidence exists against him. He released evidence via Dropbox and emphasized he has 'nothing to hide,' while Democrats see potential vulnerability in his congressional race amid the allegations.
- Livingston County husband, father of 3 admits to having sexual interest in children, FBI says
Jacob David Sampson, a father of three from Howell, Livingston County, admitted to the FBI that his sexual interest is in female children aged 6 to 13 and was charged with federal offenses including sexual exploitation of children and possession of child pornography. Investigators linked him to Kik and Dropbox accounts used to distribute child sexually abusive material, and he is scheduled for a court hearing on August 5, 2026.
- Paradise paved: In Oregon suburb, data center boom spurs protests, lawsuit
Hillsboro, Oregon, faces protests and a lawsuit over rapid data center expansion, which has led to the loss of farmland and historic sites. The boom, fueled by tax breaks, has sparked legal challenges alleging inadequate public notice for approvals, with tech companies and local officials among the defendants.
- Connecting AI agents to outside services explodes the risk radius
Connecting AI agents to third-party services like Gmail or Slack significantly expands security risks, as demonstrated by PromptArmor's analysis of OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. The study found rapid changes in connectors, with 37% of 2,517 connectors modified over six weeks, adding new tools and altering data-handling permissions. Examples like Dropbox's connector evolving from 8 to 24 tools highlight the difficulty in tracking data exposure and governance.
- Want a software engineering job? You'll need more than coding skills in the AI era.
AI is reshaping software engineering job requirements, with companies now prioritizing judgment and AI literacy over traditional coding skills. Employers use platforms like GitHub and X to evaluate candidates and increasingly allow AI tools during interviews. A 2025 report notes 74% of developers struggle to find jobs despite rising hiring rates.
- Hackers Spied on a Stock Exchange Executive's Outlook Mailbox for Five Months
Hackers accessed a senior executive's Outlook mailbox at a major global stock exchange for five months, using Dropbox and OneDrive to exfiltrate inbox data in small batches. Symantec and Carbon Black's Threat Hunter Team identified the campaign as espionage-related, not financially motivated.
- This CEO has had 6 major jobs in Silicon Valley: How Dennis Woodside built a career on saying yes to hard problems
Dennis Woodside has held six major roles in Silicon Valley, including CEO of Motorola Mobility and COO of Dropbox, before becoming CEO of Freshworks, a Nasdaq-listed software company. He emphasizes tackling challenging problems and physical endurance as a career strategy, reflecting on leadership transitions and the unspoken expectations of COO roles.
- Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, the company's founder, is set to step down from his role, marking a leadership transition within the file hosting and cloud storage company.
- Dropbox CEO Drew Houston to step down after 19 years at helm of cloud storage pioneer
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston, who founded the cloud storage company at age 24, is set to step down after 19 years and transition to the role of executive chairman.
- Hawaii doctor learns fate after prosecutors say jealousy drove him to attack wife on cliffside hike
Hawaii anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig was convicted of attempted manslaughter after attacking his wife on a cliffside hike, with prosecutors citing jealousy over alleged infidelity. Digital evidence, including Reddit searches and a Dropbox folder, highlighted his planning and fixation on divorce.