Is it safe to keep your files on Google Drive?

Google Drive is a service that lets you store your personal files in the “cloud”. That is to say, ... Drive is a direct competitor to other services like Dropbox, iCloud, SpiderOak, and Microsoft OneDrive. ... All things considered, Google seems to be doing a very good job of keeping your data safe from hackers. read more

Google Drive is a service that lets you store your personal files in the “cloud”. That is to say, on Google’s servers out there on the internet somewhere. Drive is a direct competitor to other services like Dropbox, iCloud, SpiderOak, and Microsoft OneDrive. read more

When you upload files to Google Drive, they are stored in secure data centers. If your computer, phone, or tablet is lost or broken, you can still access your files from other devices. read more

If you are using non Google Suite documents e.g. MS Office, PDFs etc this may be a different story especially if you synch with your Desktop using Google Drive App. In the event your PC is infected with ransom ware, the files on your PC will be affected. read more