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$1.2 Million in Bitcoin Mysteriously Sent to Satoshi’s Wallet
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonym used by the founder of Bitcoin, is a little bit richer this week. On Friday, January 5, Nakamoto’s…
R&D
Guides, research, and lab notes from the Datarecovery.com laboratories
Encryption
Black Basta Ransomware: Free Decryption Tools Released
A team from Security Research Labs (SRL) has released a set of free decryption utilities for victims of specific Black Basta ransomware…
Data Recovery Knowledge
How (And When) To Use Microsoft’s Windows File Recovery Tool
Windows 10 and 11 include a built-in file recovery tool, which is capable of restoring corrupt or deleted files in certain circumstances.…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Why You Shouldn’t Dry a Water-Damaged Hard Drive or SSD
It’s a common misconception that electronics and water don’t mix. In fact, they mix extremely well. That’s precisely why you don’t want…
Cryptocurrency
First Bitcoin Spot ETF Could Cause Crypto Rally in 2024
According to a report from Fox Business, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of approving a “spot” bitcoin…
Ransomware Recovery
Justice Department Announces Decryption Tools for ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a disruption campaign against ALPHV, a ransomware group responsible for hundreds of attacks on businesses…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Why Windows Recognizes Hard Drive as ASMT1051
If you cannot read data from an external hard drive, that’s a serious issue, and if your operating system recognizes the drive…
Computing and CPU Power
Artificial Intelligence Could Strain Global Data Storage Capacities
The sudden growth of the artificial intelligence (A.I.) industry has prompted a flurry of concerns: Will A.I. make human workers obsolete? Will…
Data Recovery Knowledge
What’s the Difference Between Optical, Magnetic, and Solid-State Data Storage?
You can certainly use a computer without understanding the technologies behind data storage, but where’s the fun in that? Granted, we’re a…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Overheating SD Cards and microSD Cards: Causes and Solutions
While SD, microSD, and related formats are generally reliable, no storage device is perfect. One common cause of data loss is overheating,…
Hard Disk
Is Every Hard Drive Compatible with Every Computer?
If a hard drive can be plugged into your computer, it should work in most circumstances. You’ll need to format the drive…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Does Anyone Use Floppy Disks Anymore?
In the early years of our business, we frequently received requests for floppy disk data recovery, and we gladly took those tickets.…
Data Recovery Knowledge
Does a Full Hard Drive Weigh the Same as an Empty Hard Drive?
Recently, we had a client ask whether data has a physical weight. This isn’t a bad question, although if you understand the…
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