THE DANGERS OF USING CLOUD STORAGE

One of the driving forces behind the race to zero for cloud storage and services is the rapidly dropping cost of physical storage medium. Bought in bulk, the likes of Google, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft, can obtain gigabytes of storage media for a few cents. I might not be able to buy at that rate, but a 2 terabyte hard drive which I can attach easily to a home network is a very small investment for the peace of mind they can
offer.

Accessibility
There's also the simple fact that I want access to my data when I want it. Placing vital data in the cloud is bad enough, but many services are looking to have the data available exclusively in the cloud and when you can't prove who you are, then you'll get locked out of the data.The cloud can be a great addition to your digital toolset, but like all elements, it should be used with care, be used responsibly, and the pros and cons should be weighed carefully.In a world where online storage is everywhere, it is becoming more important to take responsibility and store my own data at home, free of outside influences. I’ve looked at the options in the cloud, and none of them quite matches what I’m looking for.

Longevity
What if the company you are depending on their cloud service is bought by a bigger company and it's business strategy changes?No matter what happens, my workflow will be disrupted to suit the new owners business practices.If the manufacturer of my networked hard drive goes bankrupt, my hard drive at home continues to work.

Security
Why would I buy all this storage when it is available online for free? Sometimes the old rules of thumb are correct – if you’re not buying something, you’re not the customer. Offering free storage and the use of cloud services means that a company is going to have to monetize my use of its service at some point. The old-style method of making money was to charge the user a monthly fee, but the race to the bottom is whittling down that option.

Conclusion
The cloud can be a great addition to your digital toolset, but like all elements, it should be used with care, be used responsibly, and the pros and cons should be weighed carefully.

 sources:
https://www.crowdreviews.com/blog/dangers-using-cloud-storage-top-9-major-risks/Accessibility