Phishing threats are growing more aggressive — and more convincing. Attackers are now imitating file-sharing platforms, sending spoofed links that look like legitimate upload or download requests. According to a recent report, file-sharing phishing attacks have surged by over 350%, putting outdated file servers directly in the crosshairs.

At Files.com, we take a multi-layered, proactive approach to security — not just to keep bad actors out, but to empower IT teams with visibility, control, and peace of mind.

The Modern Threat Landscape Has Changed — Legacy Servers Haven’t

Phishing isn’t just about fake emails anymore. Modern vulnerabilities impersonate file-sharing platforms, sending users deceptive links that can lead to credential theft, malware installations, or full-blown ransomware attacks.

Legacy systems lack the ability to detect or mitigate these kinds of threats that often:

• Operate outside the purview of modern identity tools like SSO or MFA.
• Can’t log or alert on suspicious access attempts.
• Don’t support customizable user permissions or enforce secure access policies.
• Lack encryption by default, leaving files exposed in transit or at rest.

Legacy systems weren't designed for this threat landscape. Here's how Files.com steps in to replace risk with resilience.

Our Comprehensive Approach to Encryption:

Whether you’re managing sensitive customer data, proprietary files, or regulated information, Files.com ensures your content is fully protected. That's why we always automatically encrypt every file stored with Files.com.

We also understand that many organizations have strict security requirements, which is why we offer the additional option of automatic encryption using customer-managed encryption keys, putting you in complete control of your data privacy. Strong encryption comes standard, including:

• Automatic PGP/GPG Encryption using keys you control. You can upload your public key, and we’ll automatically encrypt files — even per folder — so only you (or those with the private key) can decrypt them.
• End-to-End Privacy: Files are encrypted before they ever hit storage, rendering them unreadable without your private key — not even Files.com has access.
• AES-256 Encryption at Rest and TLS 1.2+ In Transit ensure enterprise-grade protection at all times.

Single Sign-On + Two-Factor Authentication

Modern phishing attacks target users — not systems. That’s why identity and access management is core to our defense strategy.

Flexible SSO Integrations:

Flexible SSO options enhance file-sharing security by centralizing user authentication and reducing reliance on passwords. By integrating with trusted identity providers like Okta, Azure AD, or Google, organizations can enforce consistent security policies and instantly revoke access when needed — across all file-sharing activities.

Files.com integrates with major SSO providers via SAML, OAuth, and LDAP, including:

Microsoft Azure AD & ADFS, Okta, OneLogin, Auth0, Google Login and JumpCloud.

With SSO enabled, your users only authenticate through your trusted identity provider — minimizing credential risks and centralizing control.

Layered 2FA Support:

Add a second wall of protection to user logins with layered 2FA methods, compatible across:

• Web Interface
• FTP
• SFTP
• WebDAV

Whether it's a smartphone prompt, hardware key, or app-generated code, Files.com makes sure access always requires more than just a password.

LDAP Integration and User Provisioning Made Easy

Still using on-prem Active Directory or an existing LDAP system? Files.com bridges your current user infrastructure with cloud-native security features.

With secure LDAP integration, you can:

• Sync users and groups from your existing directory
• Maintain group memberships automatically
• Grant seamless access via web, FTP, SFTP, and more
• Combine with cloud storage integrations like Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure

Phishing-Proof By Design

Beyond authentication and encryption, Files.com includes safeguards to prevent phishing attempts before they ever reach your users:

• Branded, Custom Share Links that can’t be spoofed
• Expiring URLs and Access Limits for shared files
• Full File Access Logging to trace and respond to suspicious activity
• Real-Time Alerts for anomalous user behavior

Modern Security for Modern File Transfers

Legacy servers can’t keep up with today’s threats. Files.com is purpose-built for secure file transfer and storage in today’s high-risk environment—securely, confidently, and compliantly.

It’s time to reframe file transfer infrastructure as a front-line defense against threats and if your file server can’t enforce encryption, 2FA, or SSO — it’s time to replace it with something that can.

Start your free trial of Files.com or schedule a demo to see how our platform keeps your data protected from phishing, breaches, and beyond.