By Mike Cobb, Director of Engineering As if the ransomware extortionists haven’t done enough damage already, today we are seeing a scheme in which victims are encouraged to infect their friends’ computers instead of paying the ransom. The new ransomware virus, known as Popcorn Time, offers the infected user the…
Many people who experience data loss are shocked that something so serious, and potentially damaging, can happen to their equipment without any advance warning. Well, here’s your warning. Something inevitably happens to upset the status quo. One minute things are fine with your computer. Then, they aren’t so fine. Something…
Originally published by Android Police. By David Ruddock One of the most common source of inquiries or complaints we receive from readers is a phenomenon known in the world of smartphones as “boot-looping.” After installing an update or patch to a smartphone, the phone then proceeds to attempt to restart itself…
One of the first iPhone 7 recoveries ever done in the world involved a device sent to DriveSavers after it went overboard on a trip to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The newest iPhone is advertised as water-resistant*, but this one could not survive the November 8, 2016 dunking…
By Josh Smith Your phone is where you keep all of your photos. It’s where Kayla kept all the photos of her 7 month old son, until it decided not to turn on anymore. When you need Android data recovery, DriveSavers is your best friend. Kayla’s LG smartphone was still under…
The Industry-leader in data recovery is providing its services free of charge (NOVATO, Calif. December 1, 2016) DriveSavers, the worldwide leader in data recovery, eDiscovery and digital forensic solutions, today announced it will provide free data recovery services to up to twenty Sevier County residents who have lost data as…
Originally published by CDN, computerdealernews.com. By Max Spindle The most difficult things for a company to manage are its image and customer expectations. It’s all due to the fact that innovation is moving at an accelerated pace and by the time brand managers figure out where the customer is, he/she…
Originally published by Digital Production BuZZ. Even worse than missing that “perfect shot,” is discovering that ALL your shots are gone due to bad media or other calamity. Chris Bross, chief technology officer for DriveSavers, has advice for us on what we can do to keep our data safe, or recover…
This article was originally published on two IDG sites simultaneously, Network World and CSO. By Ryan Francis, CSO Knowing the Regs Whether you work for an organization controlled by compliance standards or you are an independent IT firm looking to build your enterprise business, understanding industry regulations is crucial as…
By Mike Cobb, Director of Engineering If you have the misfortune of dealing with a failed data storage device—smartphone, tablet, memory card, hard drive, etc.—what are the most important things you should know before you talk to a data recovery company about the help you need? A fancy website may…
