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More Wearables Mean More Security Concerns

If you don’t have a computer on your wrist yet, get ready because your time is coming. And, you’d better be careful. The worldwide forecast for wearable technology sales is up 173 percent this year, according to a new report from International Data Corp. (IDC). IDC predicts 72.1 million units will…

Protect Your Android Phone from App Attacks

If you use an Android phone, please take this advice­—now For your protection, never buy apps from any discount sellers and always use a malware or security scanner to weed out problems with software before an infection can occur, according to a new report from G Data Security Labs. For…

What Happens to Data After Recovery?

In every successful data recovery, the recovered contents from the affected drive are copied onto another device, often a hard drive. A new flash drive is appropriate for customers with smaller amounts of recovered data. This “target drive” is what we send to the customer in order to return their…

New Malware Implodes on Detection, Taking Your Data Down

An insidious computer virus that reacts violently when detected—destroying everything onboard—is now on the loose. Researchers from Cisco Systems Talos Group discovered the malware threat, called Rombertik. Like many other threats, this one is made up of particularly virulent code attached to a seemingly innocuous email. The bug is designed…

Recycle or Reuse?

After a hard drive is recovered by DriveSavers, our standard practice is to return the equipment to the user. We don’t repair the drives so if they are not working when they come to the lab, they leave in the same condition. When a customer doesn’t want their broken equipment…

Microscopic Particles Can Cause Huge Damage

Originally published on DriveSavers Data Recovery. When a data recovery service provider is needed, be sure the facility has the proper industry certifications. Otherwise, the data you are missing may be at a much higher risk of being unrecoverable or even permanently destroyed. The Dangers of Microscopic Particles in Data…

Do It Yourself Data Recovery: Avoid Internet Remedies

When it comes to do-it-yourself data recovery tips, the Internet is full of home remedies. Many of these “tricks” were written years ago and only apply to “ancient” storage technology. Using these methods can damage the drive or its data, making it unrecoverable. Here’s a prime example of “myths” found on…

5 Valentines Gifts That Protect More Than Your Relationship

Looking for something unique to give this Valentine’s Day? Something your partner might actually use and love for more than a few days? How about the gift of data security? I know, it doesn’t sound very romantic. But think again. Check out some of our top picks. Use Digital Protection Now that we have…

What to Expect from Data Recovery Part Two: Free Evaluation

If you missed Part One, read it here. In most cases, DriveSavers offers free evaluations of failed devices, like hard drives, before the actual recovery is attempted. If free evaluation is offered, I recommend you take advantage of this opportunity. First, we physically examine the equipment to determine its condition and…

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