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| Service | Why to Avoid | |--------|----------------| | | No end-to-end encryption; files expire in 7 days. | | Google Drive/Dropbox shared links | Link can be brute-forced; no client-side encryption. | | Public FTP | Sends password and data in plain text. | | P2P over torrent (public tracker) | Metadata leaks IP address. | | | Google Drive/Dropbox shared links | Link
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