Data Recovery Knowledge
What Is An I/O Device Error for an External Hard Drive?
An I/O Device Error is a potentially serious symptom that occurs when a computer cannot interface (trade data) with a storage device.…
R&D
Guides, research, and lab notes from the Datarecovery.com laboratories
Computer Forensics
Data Recovery and Computer Forensics: What’s The Difference?
In our industry, “data recovery” refers to the process of restoring data that has been corrupted, deleted, or made inaccessible for another…
Hard Disk
3 Signs of an Overheating Hard Drive
Hard disk drives (HDDs) can function in a fairly wide range of conditions, but high operating temperatures can lead to mechanical issues. …
Ransomware Recovery
“WormGPT”: Generative A.I. Could Help Ransomware Spread
Imagine that you’re sitting at your work computer when you receive an email: “Hey, it’s Bill. I’m the new guy in IT.…
Data Loss Prevention
Can Static Electricity Really Destroy a Hard Drive?
At Datarecovery.com, we’ve implemented controls at each of our laboratories to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging hard drives, solid-state drives (SSDs),…
SSD
Slow Performance on an SSD: 6 Common Causes
Solid-state drives (SSD) generally read and write data much faster than conventional hard disk drives (HDDs). After all, that’s one of the…
Data Recovery News
Data Centers Turn to Tape as Global Need Outpaces Hard Drive Capacity
Hard drive capacities continue to improve thanks to new technologies like heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) and shingled magnetic recording (SMR). But areal…
Data Loss Prevention
Ransomware and Social Engineering: Understanding the Link
The terms ransomware and social engineering are sometimes used interchangeably, particularly in news articles about major ransomware attacks. The confusion is understandable:…
Data Loss Prevention
How TRIM Can Make Data Recovery Impossible
The TRIM command is an operation that enables solid-state drives (SSD) to efficiently manage garbage collection. In another article, we explain in…
Ransomware Recovery
RMM Software: A Potential Ransomware Attack Vector
Remote monitoring and management (RMM) software plays an essential role in many IT departments. With appropriate controls, an RMM solution enables teams…
Ransomware Recovery
Ransomware Attack Shuts Down MGM Resorts in Las Vegas
MGM Resorts International was allegedly victimized by a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group on September 11, 2023, leading to the temporary shutdown of operations…
Secure Deletion
What Are the Standards for Secure Data Sanitization?
Several standards exist for secure data/media sanitization, but the most commonly cited standard is NIST SP 800-88. Published by the National Institute…
Ransomware Recovery
Cuba Group’s Ransomware Targets Windows Computers
The Cuba ransomware group, also known as Fidel, has modified their malware variant to exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Windows Hardware Developer…
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