The Danger of Sharing Files with “Anyone with the Link”: Examining a Risky Google Drive Misconfiguration

Originally published by Valence.Often when it comes to security, a significant risk results from an action that is so easy that we tend to overlook the risk itself. Sharing a file using the “anyone with the link” option is the equivalent of leaving a treasure chest unlocked, overflowing with sensitive customer data. Unfortunately, it’s a surprisingly common occurrence in cybersecurity, and the treasure chest in question is often data stored in a SaaS application. Based on Valence research, a …