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Is Your Downloads Folder a Security Risk? (And How to Fix It)
Data Security, Google Workspace James Kimbley Data Security, Google Workspace James Kimbley

Is Your Downloads Folder a Security Risk? (And How to Fix It)

Why should you clear your Downloads folder? Leaving files in your Downloads folder is a significant security risk because the data sits locally on your device, unencrypted and vulnerable to theft or malware. To stay secure, you should immediately move business-critical files to a secure cloud location like a Google Shared Drive. This guide covers the "Sort and Shift" method to secure your data and how to automate the deletion of old files to reclaim gigabytes of storage space.

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