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Just clarifying on that encryption bit - they do indeed encrypt the data, but when restoring (e.g. logging into the web view & selecting files to restore) you'r
by red0point 10y ago
Just clarifying on that encryption bit - they do indeed encrypt the data, but when restoring (e.g. logging into the web view & selecting files to restore) you're handing over your passphrase in plain text, as the decryption is done on their side.
- tedmiston 10y agoAlso if you need to do an "extreme" restore beyond what's available in the web app, Backblaze requires you to give them your password in plaintext via email and if you use a private key to additionally either share that in plain text via email or disable it. Of course, I changed to a temporary password but nonetheless this was an extremely concerning experience to me as a security-conscious person. Backblaze is great until you actually have to do a restore. They are a huge company and could use secure channels if they wanted to.