Data Loss Prevention
Don’t Trust Cheap Hard Drives: They May Be Refurbished
Recently, MaxDigitalData began selling a 14 terabyte (TB) hard drive on Amazon and other online platforms for about $120 USD. That’s an…
R&D
Guides, research, and lab notes from the Datarecovery.com laboratories
Data Loss Prevention
Common Problems with EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard
EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is data recovery software for the macOS and Windows operating systems. It features an intuitive user interface and…
Mac/Apple
Can a MacOS Computer Get a Virus?
Apple’s macOS is extremely secure, but like all operating systems, it can be infected by trojans, viruses, ransomware, and other types of…
SSD
Is It Possible to Recover Data from a Formatted SSD?
If you’ve accidentally formatted an SSD, data recovery is unlikely, but potentially possible. Here’s an overview.
Uncategorized
Will Crypto Rally in Summer 2023?
Let’s be clear: If we could predict the future prices of cryptocurrencies, we wouldn’t be writing this article. We’d be on a…
Ransomware Recovery
The RTM Locker Ransomware Group: 4 Quick Facts
RTM (Read The Manual) Group is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) organization that has attacked businesses in the United States and other countries. Like…
Ransomware Recovery
Should You Pay a Ransomware Attack?
Ransomware continues to disrupt public organizations, businesses, and private computer users, and the trend isn’t showing signs of stopping. Over the past…
Ransomware Recovery
Paying a Ransomware Ransom Is (Usually) Illegal
If you’re hit with a ransomware attack, you’re facing an unpleasant choice: Pay the ransom to restore your files, contact a professional…
Data Recovery Knowledge
What Is a Lost Hard Drive Partition?
In data storage technology, a partition is a container with a file system. The file system allows the data storage device to…
Hard Disk
Why a Hard Drive Reads as a RAW Drive
If your computer identifies a hard drive (or other data storage device) as RAW, that means that the file system has become…
Data Loss Prevention
Common Problems with Disk Drill Data Recovery Software
Disk Drill is a (mostly) free data recovery utility for Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. The software claims to be…
Backup
World Backup Day: A Good Reminder to Protect Your Data
March 31st is World Backup Day. It’s sponsored by a number of companies, and as you might expect, all of those sponsors…
Data Loss Prevention
Do Most Hard Drives Fail Before the 3-Year Mark?
Conventional wisdom holds that a hard drive lasts for about 3 to 5 years, and most manufacturer warranties tend to support that…
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