The fastest way to find a lost wallet.dat file is to look in the default data directory used by Bitcoin wallet software. You can also search your storage for the file; we’ve outlined how to do that easily below. The...

A 51% attack is a malicious action where an individual or group gains control of more than 50% of a blockchain network’s total computing power, known as its hash rate.  This majority control allows the attacker to compromise the integrity...

Recovering a lost cryptocurrency wallet depends entirely on whether you have your seed phrase. This 12 to 24-word phrase is the master key to your assets, and if you have it, the recovery process is generally straightforward.  If you have...

A recent pair of Windows security updates may cause data loss for some users.  The updates, KB5063878 and KB5062660, appear to impact computers with solid state drives (SSDs). KB5063878, which was released on August 12, 2025, seems linked to more...

Blind signing is the practice of signing a smart contract without fully understanding its contents. It’s one of the most common tools for cryptocurrency scammers — and if you lose your crypto due to blind signing, you don’t have much...

ZTSJM, a cryptocurrency exchange, appears to be withholding funds from certain users. One of those users has contacted Datarecovery.com, which is in the process of investigating the alleged incident.  According to documentation provided by the user, ZTSJM has refused to...

FBI/CISA warn that Chinese Ghost ransomware actors are exploiting vulnerabilities in Adobe, Microsoft, and Fortinet products.

The Brain Cipher ransomware group is a relatively new threat actor that has built a reputation for its aggressive tactics and high-profile targets. In June 2024, Bleeping Computer reported that the group was behind an attack on Indonesia’s temporary National...

A new ransomware campaign, Codefinger, is targeting Amazon Web Services (AWS) users by using a relatively novel method.The attacks do not exploit any vulnerabilities in AWS itself. Instead, they rely on obtaining user credentials, potentially including credentials found in...

Southern California is experiencing record-breaking wildfires, with total losses expected to be $50 billion or more. At least five people have died, and thousands have been displaced.At Datarecovery.com, we’ve provided services to businesses, consumers, nonprofits, and state agencies following...