One of the most successful types of ransomware, CryptoWall, is a malicious piece of software that automatically encrypts a victim’s files, rendering them unusable. The victim is then presented with a message from the software’s creators; to restore the encrypted...

Datarecovery.com (formerly ESS Data Recovery, Inc.) is offering specialized services to help victims of ransomware attacks. Ransomware is malicious software that blocks access to files until computer users pay a specific amount of money. Typically, ransomware encrypts the user’s files,...

The world of malicious code is getting more and more sophisticated. The best example might be ransomware, the most prominent example of which is CryptoWall 4.0.Ransomware is the catch-all term for programs that infect your computer without your knowledge,...

Datarecovery.com, Inc., a world leader in computer forensics services, will provide customers with a simple way to verify whether their personally identifiable information has been made publicly accessible through high-profile security breaches, including the recent leaks from dating website Ashley...

This week, hackers launched an attack on Ashley Madison — an online dating service geared towards individuals looking for extramarital affairs — and released a massive amount of stolen personal information taken from the website’s servers. The nature of the...

Data recovery can be expensive, and many computer users look for ways to offset the expense. Some insurance policies will pay for part or all of the cost of a professional data recovery service, but data loss coverage falls into...