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

  • February 2, 2026
  • 1 reply
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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.

1 reply

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!