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caw81677
Helpful | Level 6
3 months ago

Compromised Account: changed password and authentication method.

We have a customer account that has been compromised where the threat actor has changed the password and authentication method.  The user is not able to sign in the account and does not have any reco...
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    caw81677
    3 months ago

    We did eventually hear from the advanced support team.  They have suspended the account for now (which is excellent) and are giving us the opportunity to regain access through a questionnaire where we will provide several details on the account.  So...for anyone that may come across this post, just be persistent.  I know it is frustrating when there is no number to call and you are told your support request will be handled in 1 to 2 business days, only to be responded to and directed to "login and change the password on the account".  I opened a second ticket referencing the first, not sure if that is what escalated it or just timing.  Anyhow, it does appear that Dropbox has more ability to help than initially conveyed.  

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