{"id":76480,"date":"2025-01-16T09:39:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/?p=76480"},"modified":"2026-03-03T07:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:37:15","slug":"remote-service-on-sql-server-and-database-recovery-after-ransomware-attack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/featured-homepage\/remote-service-on-sql-server-and-database-recovery-after-ransomware-attack\/","title":{"rendered":"Case Study: SQL Server and Database Recovery After Ransomware Attack"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1645836211316 vc_row-o-full-height vc_row-o-columns-middle vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative wpex-vc_row-has-fill wpex-cols-right wpex-vc-reset-negative-margin wpex-has-overlay wpex-has-overlay--69de6e1b246d7\"><div class=\"wpex-bg-overlay-wrap wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-rounded-inherit\"><style class=\"wpex-bg-overlay-css\">.wpex-has-overlay--69de6e1b246d7 > .wpex-bg-overlay-wrap .wpex-bg-overlay{background-image:url(https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/themes\/Total\/assets\/images\/overlays\/dotted.png);}<\/style><span class=\"wpex-bg-overlay dotted wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-rounded-inherit wpex-duration-500 wpex-bg-transparent\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 100px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69de6e1b2508a{color:#ffffff;font-size:3.5em;font-weight:600;line-height:1;}@media (max-width:959px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69de6e1b2508a{font-size:2em;}}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69de6e1b2508a{font-size:2em;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex-heading.vcex_69de6e1b2508a{font-size:2em;}}<\/style><h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h1 vc_custom_1736374406731 vcex_69de6e1b2508a\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Case Study: SQL Server and Database Recovery After Ransomware Attack<\/span><\/h1><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_4 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_custom_1646265985279 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1646265985279 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffffff;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffffff;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_ wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img width=\"2400\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Image of a digital storage device with a screen displaying &quot;Random Username&quot; and &quot;Recovery: 100%&quot; on a red background. Text reads &quot;Case Study: Remote Ransomware Recovery&quot; with a &quot;Data Recovery&quot; badge at the bottom right.\" title=\"Image of a digital storage device with a screen displaying &quot;Random Username&quot; and &quot;Recovery: 100%&quot; on a red background. Text reads &quot;Case Study: Remote Ransomware Recovery&quot; with a &quot;Data Recovery&quot; badge at the bottom right.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery-1536x803.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery-1024x535@2x.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/RemoteRansomwareRecovery-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_4 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_custom_1645833977183 wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1645833977183 wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffffff;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span style=\"border-color:#ffffff;\" class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex_69de6e1b2630a{font-size:20px!important;}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex_69de6e1b2630a{font-size:15px!important;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_69de6e1b2630a{font-size:15px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#ffffff;line-height:1;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_69de6e1b2630a has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Device Type:<\/strong><br \/>\nThecus NAS<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex_69de6e1b2663c{font-size:20px!important;}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex_69de6e1b2663c{font-size:15px!important;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_69de6e1b2663c{font-size:15px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#ffffff;line-height:1;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_69de6e1b2663c has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>File System:<\/strong><br \/>\nReFS<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex_69de6e1b26950{font-size:20px!important;}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex_69de6e1b26950{font-size:15px!important;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_69de6e1b26950{font-size:15px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#ffffff;line-height:1;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_69de6e1b26950 has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>Client:<\/strong><br \/>\nIndependent Law Firm<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex_69de6e1b26b15{font-size:25px!important;}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex_69de6e1b26b15{font-size:15px!important;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_69de6e1b26b15{font-size:15px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#ffffff;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_69de6e1b26b15 has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>A prominent independent law firm recently suffered a severe ransomware attack that compromised both its production data and critical backups. The attack encrypted essential Microsoft SQL Server databases, Veeam Backup files (VBKs), and virtual machine disk files (VMDKs), leaving the firm unable to access vital client and operational data.<\/p>\n<p>With no functional backups available, the firm faced the risk of significant operational downtime and severe data loss. Referred by its incident response partner, the law firm contacted DriveSavers Data Recovery, a leader in complex data recovery, including after a ransomware attack.<\/p>\n<p>This case study explores how the company&#8217;s technical expertise, secure remote recovery methods, and custom-engineered tools successfully restored the firm\u2019s data.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b27b45 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:var(--wpex-accent);}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b27b45 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:var(--vcex-icon-md);color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-text-left vcex_69de6e1b27b45\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-15\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-text-1\"><span class=\"wpex-flex wpex-icon--w fas fa-microscope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-h2 wpex-m-0\">The Data Loss Situation<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">The ransomware attack targeted the firm\u2019s backup repository stored on a Thecus NAS with a 12TB iSCSI LUN formatted using the ReFS file system. Three <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/data-recovery-services\/veeam-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_self\">Veeam<\/a> Backup files were severely damaged, including one that contained 20 essential snapshots needed for SQL Server database restoration. Additionally, 18 virtual disk files (VMDKs) embedded within these backups were corrupted. The Veeam Backup files were deleted from the NAS, a common tactic in <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/ransomware-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_self\">ransomware<\/a> attacks.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpex-alert wpex-alert-error\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pattern was consistent with typical ransomware attacks, where production data was encrypted while backup files were deleted or partially overwritten, leaving the organisation with no reliable way to restore operations.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid center vc_column-gap-35 wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column center vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b28e09 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:var(--wpex-accent);}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b28e09 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:var(--vcex-icon-md);color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-text-left vcex_69de6e1b28e09\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-15\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-text-1\"><span class=\"wpex-flex wpex-icon--w fas fa-folder-open\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-h2 wpex-m-0\">SQL Server Recovery Process and Strategy<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-10 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">DriveSavers Data Recovery began with a same-day <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/data-recovery-services\/remote-data-recovery-services\/\" target=\"_self\">remote<\/a> evaluation, followed by an approved quote for priority service. Engineers executed a multi-phase recovery process tailored to the specific challenges posed by the damaged SQL Server backups and ReFS filesystem structures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The first phase involved a deep analysis of ReFS metadata to identify and reconstruct the deleted Veeam Backup files. DriveSavers data recovery engineers developed specialised algorithms to address data gaps caused by partial overwrites. This resulted in two VBK files being restored with 98% integrity, preserving crucial recovery points for SQL Server and <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/data-recovery-services\/devices-supported\/vmware\/\" target=\"_self\">virtual machine<\/a> data extraction.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69de6e1b29ae7 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69de6e1b29ae7\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1736902597988\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0181_highres.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"A person in white gloves is using a computer. The screen displays hexadecimal code and messages about an imaging process, including details such as dates, times, and statuses like &quot;inactive state.&quot; A ViewSonic monitor is shown.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0181_highres.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0181_highres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0181_highres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0181_highres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0181_highres-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69de6e1b2a325 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69de6e1b2a325\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1736902604430\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0806_highres.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"A person sits at a desk with multiple computer monitors displaying data and graphs. The room is filled with electronic equipment and shelving. The individual is focused on the screens, suggesting they are working or analyzing information.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0806_highres.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0806_highres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0806_highres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0806_highres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SEI20190304_0806_highres-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">The next phase focused on SQL Server database repair. The primary SQL Server database files (MDF and LDF) were significantly corrupted, preventing normal restoration.<strong> Engineers isolated the databases, performed integrity checks, and used custom-built SQL repair tools to rebuild missing segments.<\/strong> The final database restoration achieved a 99% success rate, with minimal data loss affecting only a few non-critical rows. DriveSavers provided the customer with a fully mountable database.<\/p>\n<p>The final step involved extracting and restoring the virtual machine data stored within the VMDK files. DriveSavers engineers carefully reconstructed the VMDK file systems from the repaired VBK backups, successfully recovering an average of 98% of the virtual machine data needed to restore key business systems.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><style>.vcex_69de6e1b2b590{font-size:35px!important;}@media (max-width:767px){.vcex_69de6e1b2b590{font-size:15px!important;}}@media (max-width:479px){.vcex_69de6e1b2b590{font-size:15px!important;}}<\/style>\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column vcex_69de6e1b2b590 has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<blockquote><p>\nOur client faced an unprecedented data loss scenario, leaving them in a critical situation. This complex recovery demanded a multi-faceted approach, pushing our team to innovate and explore uncharted territory. The successful outcome not only salvaged invaluable data but also reinforced our commitment to providing unparalleled support and delivering exceptional results for our clients.<br \/>\n<cite>&#8211;Shane Denyer, Data Recovery Developer<br \/>\n<\/cite>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid center vc_custom_1714002940519 vc_column-gap-35 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column center vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b2c6c3 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:var(--wpex-accent);}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b2c6c3 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:var(--vcex-icon-md);color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-text-left vcex_69de6e1b2c6c3\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-15\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-text-1\"><span class=\"wpex-flex wpex-icon--w fas fa-globe\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-h2 wpex-m-0\">Secure Remote Recovery Process<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The entire data recovery effort was conducted remotely using a highly secure process designed to protect the client\u2019s sensitive data. DriveSavers Data Recovery established a 256-bit AES encrypted connection with TLS protocols and multi-level password authentication to ensure maximum data protection throughout the project.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>All data remained at the client\u2019s site during the recovery,<\/strong> ensuring full compliance with legal confidentiality standards and regulatory obligations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69de6e1b2d19f .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69de6e1b2d19f\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1736967253336\"><img width=\"585\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/remote_data.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/remote_data.png 585w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/remote_data-300x205.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid center vc_column-gap-35 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column center vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b2e780 .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:var(--wpex-accent);}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b2e780 .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:var(--vcex-icon-md);color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-text-left vcex_69de6e1b2e780\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-15\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-text-1\"><span class=\"wpex-flex wpex-icon--w fas fa-database\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-h2 wpex-m-0\">Results: SQL Server and Database Recovery Success<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">The SQL Server and database recovery effort was highly successful. Two <strong>Veeam Backup files were restored with 98%<\/strong> <strong>integrity<\/strong>, including critical snapshots necessary for further system recovery. The<strong> SQL Server databases were recovered with 99% integrity<\/strong>, and <strong>virtual machine data was restored with an average of 98% integrity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid center vc_column-gap-35 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--centered wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column center vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b2f8ba .vcex-icon-box-heading{color:var(--wpex-accent);}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69de6e1b2f8ba .vcex-icon-box-icon{font-size:var(--vcex-icon-md);color:var(--wpex-accent);}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-text-left vcex_69de6e1b2f8ba\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-15\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-text-1\"><span class=\"wpex-flex wpex-icon--w fas fa-briefcase\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h2 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-h2 wpex-m-0\">Conclusion<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_column-gap-10 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>This case study highlights DriveSavers Data Recovery&#8217;s expertise in SQL Server recovery and database restoration after a highly complex ransomware attack. The successful recovery of the law firm\u2019s SQL Server databases, Veeam backups, and virtual machine data demonstrates the company\u2019s ability to handle multi-layered data corruption under extreme circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>For industries like legal services where data integrity and confidentiality are paramount, partnering with a proven data recovery provider can be the difference between full operational recovery and catastrophic data loss.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If your organisation requires expert SQL Server recovery or ransomware data recovery, contact DriveSavers Data Recovery today for immediate assistance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div style=\"font-size:12px;font-style:italic;\" class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">*<\/span>DriveSavers Standard Turnaround times are 1-2 Business days, Economy 5-7 Business days, and Priority 24\/7 service \u2013 on occasion, unique circumstances require more time and are approved by the customer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"vcex-multi-buttons wpex-flex wpex-flex-wrap wpex-items-center wpex-gap-10 wpex-justify-center\"><a href=\"\/en-gb\/contact\/\" class=\"theme-button flat outline-transparent wpex-text-center vcex-count-1\">Get Started With Your Data Recovery<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69de6e1b316a0 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69de6e1b316a0\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1736974117293\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ransomware_should_you_pay.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ransomware_should_you_pay.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ransomware_should_you_pay-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ransomware_should_you_pay-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ransomware_should_you_pay-768x401.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69de6e1b31f3e{color:#e31f26;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-text-balance wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3 vcex_69de6e1b31f3e\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Why Law Firms Are Frequently Targeted by Ransomware<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Law firms are often prime targets for ransomware attacks due to the highly sensitive data they manage. Confidential client records, legal strategies, intellectual property, and privileged communications make legal organisations attractive to cybercriminals seeking high payouts.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>The potential for both reputational damage and regulatory consequences increases the pressure to pay ransoms<\/strong>, making it crucial for law firms to have both strong data protection strategies and access to reliable recovery services.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69de6e1b336e1{color:#e31f26;}<\/style><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-text-balance wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3 vcex_69de6e1b336e1\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Preventive Strategies for SQL Server and Backup Protection<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<div style=\"color:#222222;\" class=\"wpb_text_column has-custom-color wpex-child-inherit-color wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"translation-block\">While DriveSavers Data Recovery successfully restored the law firm\u2019s critical data, <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/ransomware-data-recovery\/\" target=\"_self\">ransomware<\/a> incidents emphasise the importance of proactive data protection strategies. Implementing preventive measures can reduce the risk of data loss and simplify recovery efforts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Maintaining immutable backups can help prevent ransomware from altering or deleting stored data, ensuring a reliable point of restoration in case of an attack. <a href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/best-backup-solutions\/\" target=\"_self\">The widely recommended 3-2-1 backup strategy<\/a>\u2014keeping three copies of data, stored on two different types of media, with one copy stored offsite\u2014adds further protection through redundancy.<\/p>\n<p>Air-gapped backups, which physically separate data from network access, can provide additional protection against remote attacks. Regular backup integrity testing is equally important, as it ensures stored data can be successfully restored when needed. Strengthening endpoint security measures and using behaviour-based threat detection tools can also help identify ransomware activity before it causes widespread damage.<\/p>\n<p>By integrating these strategies, organisations can strengthen their data resilience and reduce the risk of extended downtime during a ransomware event.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69de6e1b33f5b .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69de6e1b33f5b\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block vc_custom_1736974907758\"><img width=\"2560\" height=\"2936\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30.png 2560w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30-262x300.png 262w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30-893x1024.png 893w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30-768x881.png 768w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30-1339x1536.png 1339w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/321-backup-strategy_2211.30-1786x2048.png 1786w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A prominent independent law firm recently suffered a severe ransomware attack that compromised both its production data and critical backups. The attack encrypted essential Microsoft SQL Server databases, Veeam Backup files (VBKs), and virtual machine disk files (VMDKs), leaving the firm unable to access vital client and operational data.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":76602,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10559,10570],"tags":[221],"post_series":[],"class_list":["post-76480","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-case-studies","category-featured-homepage","tag-ransomware","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Case Study: SQL Server and Database Recovery After Ransomware Attack<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"A prominent independent law firm recently suffered a severe ransomware attack that compromised both its production data and critical backups.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-gb\/featured-homepage\/remote-service-on-sql-server-and-database-recovery-after-ransomware-attack\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Case Study: SQL Server and Database Recovery After Ransomware Attack\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A prominent independent law firm recently suffered a severe ransomware attack that compromised both its production data and critical backups. 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