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File copy and update activity showing under my name without my action (Jan 13, 2026)

  • February 2, 2026
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Hello,

 

I would like to ask for clarification regarding file activity records in Box.

According to the activity log, on January 13, 2026, multiple files — including a file I use as my primary working file — were updated at the same time and appear to have been copied to another location. These actions are recorded under my user name.

However, I did not perform any file copy or intentional update on that date.

In addition, the copy destination shown in the activity log is a location I do not normally use, which makes this behavior unclear to me.

I have reviewed the activity log carefully and can confirm the following, 

  • All activity is recorded only under my account

  • There are no records of access by other users

  • Security notifications for unauthorized access are enabled on my account

  • No security alerts or notifications were triggered

Based on this, I do not believe this issue is related to unauthorized access or account compromise.

Could this behavior be caused by backend processing, reindexing, synchronization, or an integration-related operation?
Are there known cases where files may appear as copied or updated under a user’s name without direct UI interaction?

Thank you in advance for any insight or guidance.

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Rona Box
  • Community Manager
  • February 11, 2026

Hi ​@NW2026, 

Welcome to Box Community, and let me help review your file activity. 

 

Thank you for the detailed information and if it’s okay we’d like to review your file activity logs/report.

We will go ahead and create a support ticket and please keep an eye out. 

 

Thanks for posting! 

 

 

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