Mainstream cloud storage providers like Google Drive and iCloud have access to users' files, posing privacy and security risks.
Nextcloud is the preferred secure cloud storage option, but has drawbacks like the need for technical expertise to self-host and issues with end-to-end encryption.
Filen is a user-friendly secure cloud storage option, but has some concerns around encryption implementation.
Mega offers a large free storage plan, but has had past security issues and controversies.
Proton's secure cloud storage is part of their broader privacy-focused ecosystem, but has some app and feature inconsistencies.
Cryptomator is a useful tool to add an extra layer of encryption to any cloud storage service.
Apple's Advanced Data Protection is a proprietary solution that lacks transparency compared to open-source alternatives.
It's important to weigh the risks versus benefits when choosing a cloud storage provider based on the sensitivity of the data.
Switching to a more secure and privacy-focused cloud storage option is worthwhile, even for non-sensitive data.
The article encourages users to take steps to improve their cloud storage privacy and security, rather than relying on mainstream providers by default.
Manually encrypt your files with gpg and upload them to S3 glacier or similar object storage solution. Keep the gpg password in a password manager. Ofcourse it's not automatic and needs extra efforts. But it's secure and really cheap. Totally worth it.