# Legacy Lenovo login opens 5k Dropbox accounts to attackers

> Source: <https://www.theregister.com/security/2026/09/02/legacy-lenovo-login-opens-5000-dropbox-accounts-to-attackers/5293924>
> Published: 2026-09-02 20:13:26+00:00

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