Scalable anonymity in file sharing: Leveraging Serverless Technologies for Secure and Private File Distribution
Mustafa Hasan Khan, Akhilesh Kumar Srivastava · 2024
This research paper introduces an innovative filesharing platform, engineered to redefine the standards of scalability, privacy, and security in digital file distribution. By utilizing user-provided remote storage services like Google Drive and OneDrive, the platform enables users to share files without directly hosting them, thereby achieving unparalleled scalability. The core mechanism involves encrypting the file's URL and storing it in a key-value database. When a file download is requested, the platform employs serverless computing technologies, such as AWS Lambda, to initiate a download stream directly from the remote host. This approach ensures that the file's origin remains concealed, upholding user anonymity and file security. By leveraging serverless technology, the platform mitigates traditional file-sharing challenges, offering a scalable, secure, and private method of file distribution. This paper delves into the technical architecture of the platform, evaluates its performance, and discusses its implications in the current digital landscape, where data security and privacy are paramount.