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claude-w-iii
Community Member

Security - A file sent for an opportunity is linked to the local desktop

We recently joined upwork.  A sample file was sent as part of a proposal for a job, but the link to the file pointed to our local desktop!

 

We are concerned about security and moved the file.   

 

Can an Upwork account be compromised to allow for access to the local desktop?

 

How can files be shared with clients without creating a link to the local computer?

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kam_andru
Community Member

Hi Claude,

There is an attachment option above the 'submit proposal' button below the proposal page, you can attach most of the file types using the option.

AndreaG
Moderator
Moderator

Hi Claude,

 

All attachments and links transferred on Upwork are scanned for potentially malicious content. Please check out these help articles here and here for information about File and URL Sharing Tips and General Electronic Security.

Thanks!

~Andrea
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