Many data recovery companies promise a “no data, no charge” guarantee. DriveSavers is one of them. But what, precisely, does that statement mean? And does it mean the same thing for all data recovery companies? You better toss aside any preconceived notions when it comes to interpreting the fine print…
Originally published by NBC Bay Area News. David Platt feels as though he is being blackmailed. And he fears his identity will be stolen in the process. “It’s wrong,” Platt said. “It’s just wrong.” Here’s the situation: When his hard drive crashed, David sent the disk away for recovery. The company…
By Michael Hall, Chief Information Security Officer Updated February 8, 2018 The bad guys are getting really good at slipping into unprotected computer systems and obtaining tax files and other private information without your knowledge or permission. If you are filing your income taxes online this season, please beware of…
Technology moves quickly. Data recovery moves quickly as well. Bernard Zink’s Alaskan adventure story from 2010 shows how advanced DriveSavers has always been when it comes to data recovery of flash memory devices, but it also shows how far we have come since then. Bernard’s Story In 2010, Bernard Zink,…
By Mike Cobb, Director of Engineering Capacity Versus Performance Rapid advances in technology have catapulted the amount of data that can be stored by single devices to higher and higher levels. Hard disk drives (HDDs) lead the game against solid state drives (SSDs) when it comes to storage capacity; however,…
By Michael Hall, DriveSavers Chief Information Security Officer Now that the holidays are over and every present has been opened and tested, you may want to take a closer look at any new devices in your household. Run an online search for “internet-connected children’s toys” and you’ll find pages and…
U.S. leader in data recovery expands service to London (NOVATO, Calif. January 16, 2018)—DriveSavers, the worldwide leader in data recovery, eDiscovery and digital forensic solutions, today announced it has opened a new drop-off location in the heart of London. There is a growing demand for data recovery solutions of solid…
The weeks immediately following the holidays will see an influx of donations, including electronic devices that store data. If you received a great replacement for a device you’ve been using, you may soon be donating as well. If you plan to donate or sell a computer, smartphone, tablet or any…
Monolithic flash storage is being used in more and more devices like thumb drives and camera cards. It saves space, but can the data be saved from it if something goes wrong? Click the play button to find out! Watch more videos from DriveSavers. Transcript of interview with Will DeLisi,…
When collecting email evidence for use in litigation, whether it’s criminal or civil in nature, it is imperative that emails be obtained in a lawful, repeatable and defensible manner. If they are not, they may not be admissible in court. Obtaining Emails for Criminal Investigations There are three legal methods…
