Locky Ransomware Infection And Decryption Services

Locky is a relatively new ransomware variant that can prevent access to files on your computer, locking them away with advanced encryption. If you have been victimized by this malicious software, Datarecovery.com can help. As leading security specialists, we can...
May 11, 2016

Apple vs FBI Over iPhone Security in San Bernardino Shooting Case

Recently, Apple has refused orders from the FBI, resulting in significant controversy. The FBI is attempting to access an iPhone owned by one of the San Bernardino assailants, but Apple says that breaking the phone’s security would set a dangerous...
February 18, 2016

CryptoWall 4.0: What It Is, How It Causes Data Loss, and What You Can Do

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,...
January 13, 2016

Unlock DVR Hard Drives for Normal Use: A Guide

We recently came across something we hadn’t seen before with a couple hard drives, both from DirecTV DVR/receiver systems. When put into a normal computer, they would not spin up or power on. However, the drives’ owner told us that...
January 11, 2016

What are P-Lists and G-Lists?

Usually, the only time you’ll encounter the phrase “bad sector” is when you’re having problems with your hard drive. It’s worth knowing, however, that every hard drive has them, and that your hard drive usually handles them without you ever...
January 4, 2016

How Windows Format Command Line Behavior Changed

I recently was asked to contribute to a discussion on the IT social community of Spiceworks. It started out as a question about disk formatting utilities, but by the end of the discussion, users were trying to determine what the...
November 12, 2015

Synology RAID Data Recovery Services from Datarecovery.com

Datarecovery.com engineers are leading specialists in Synology NAS data recovery. Decades of experience with every RAID configuration help our dedicated recovery teams complete jobs quickly, reducing downtime and providing fast results in an emergency. We maintain full-service laboratories across the...
September 11, 2015

Security Issues Affect Some Seagate Wireless Hard Drives

Security flaws in some wireless hard drives could give hackers access to sensitive information. The issues primarily affect Seagate and LaCie wireless storage products, especially the Seagate Wireless Plus Mobile Storage, Seagate Wireless Mobile Storage, and LaCie FUEL. Firmware versions...
September 9, 2015

Seagate BlackArmor NAS Data Recovery Services from Datarecovery.com

Seagate’s BlackArmor NAS series provides simplified storage for home users and small businesses. If your server loses data due to a hardware or software issue, Datarecovery.com provides an expert set of resources to help you restore essential files. We are...
September 8, 2015

Potential Security Vulnerability During Windows 10 Installation Process

The process for upgrading a Windows installation to Windows 10 is fairly simple and straightforward — perhaps to a fault. Towards the end of the installation, Windows 10 prompts users for their account passwords. After the password is entered, the...
September 1, 2015