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Cleanroom Data Recovery vs. Clean Benches: A Scientific Perspective

Mike Cobb — Thu, 08 May 2025 18:15:53 +0000

Cleanroom Data Recovery vs. Clean Benches:

A Scientific Perspective

When it comes to recovering data from physically damaged hard drives, few details spark more debate than the environment where the recovery takes place. For years, DriveSavers has emphasized its cleanroom data recovery capabilities as a technical differentiator. But is a clean bench — a smaller, less expensive controlled environment — sufficient? Read on to learn howDriveSavers Data Recovery’s investment in a full ISO-certified cleanroom is backed by science.

Let’s break this down with a scientific lens.

What Is a Cleanroom, and How Is It Different from a Clean Bench?

Un cleanroom is an enclosed, engineered space where airborne particles, humidity, and temperature are tightly controlled. Cleanrooms are rated by standards like ISO 14644-1, which define the allowable number of particles per cubic meter. DriveSavers, for example, operates at ISO Class 5, allowing fewer than 3,520 particles (0.5 μm or larger) per cubic meter.

Un clean bench, on the other hand, is a localized area that uses laminar airflow and HEPA filtration to provide a particle-free work surface. While clean benches can be quite effective for certain applications — like electronics assembly or some lab work — they differ fundamentally in scope:

Airflow control in clean benches is unidirectional and localized. Cleanrooms have multi-zone airflow that reduces turbulence and contamination across the entire environment.

Cleanrooms control temperature, humidity, and pressure differentials, which can reduce electrostatic discharge (ESD) risk and improve media stability. Clean benches do not.

Cleanrooms offer personnel protocols, gowning rooms, and air showers that significantly reduce contamination risks from technicians themselves.

Why Do These Environmental Controls Matter in Data Recovery?

At the heart of clean room récupération du disque dur is the need to protect sensitive internal components of hard drive storage devices — platters, heads, actuators — from contaminants. Even microscopic dust particles can cause head crashes, reducing chances of a successful recovery.

A common analogy is comparing a single dust particle on a platter to a racecar travelling at full speed hitting a boulder. The tolerances are that tight.

While clean benches offer protection on the surface level, they do not eliminate contamination introduced by surrounding air, technician movement, or electrostatic discharge. The cleanroom data recovery protocols used by DriveSavers address all of these risks systematically.

Is a Clean Bench Enough?

It’s true that many successful recoveries can be done on a clean bench. In cases where drive platters are largely intact and the mechanical damage is minimal, the contamination risk may be low enough for bench-level containment to suffice.

However, the main problem with clean benches is the distribution of risk across different case types. DriveSavers sees the full range: fire-damaged drives, flood-immersed systems, failed decryption firmware, degraded magnetic media — situations where even a single contaminant could reduce the odds of recovery from slim to zero.

In those edge cases — the ones where clients may have just one shot — the argument shifts from “what’s good enough?” to “what provides the best odds?”

Cleanroom Data Recovery as Risk Mitigation

For DriveSavers, a certified data recovery clean room is about maximizing recovery rates and minimizing the introduction of any secondary damage. The data on these drives isn’t just digital information — it’s intellectual property, legal evidence, financial records, or years of family photos.

With so much on the line, DriveSavers has made the decision to operate under the most stringent environmental conditions available in the industry — even if 90% of recoveries might be possible with less.

That’s a calculated choice to reduce the remaining 10% risk — and for many clients, that 10% makes all the difference.

Clean Bench Recovery in the Real World

For some professional data recovery shops, especially those focusing on low-cost or consumer-tier drives, clean benches can be a smart choice. They’re lower in cost, easier to maintain, and sufficient for many scenarios.

Environmental monitoring

Particle counts

Redundant airflow validation

Staff training and safety protocols

DriveSavers Data Recovery’s cleanroom is part of a broader commitment to total risk control — not just the workstation, but everything surrounding it.

So, Why Cleanroom Data Recovery?

For some jobs, a clean bench may be fine. However, all data recovery jobs are not created equal.DriveSavers chooses to operate in a cleanroom because it gives our engineers the best chance to recover the data.

An ISO Class 5 Certified Cleanroom provides risk management with a scientific foundation.

En Résumé :
Expertise, Not Equipment, Wins the Day

While the cleanroom data recovery facility at the DriveSavers lab is a differentiator, it’s not a replacement for engineering talent, reverse-engineering tools, or proprietary firmware techniques. It’s a platform — one that helps those other skills work more effectively.

A clean bench in skilled hands can outperform a cleanroom in unskilled hands. But when you combine world-class engineers with an ISO-certified cleanroom, you create the highest possible odds of success and data protection.

That’s what DriveSavers offers. Not just a place to open a hard drive — but an environment built for the data on it to survive.

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🔐 What Is a Passkey? Why Passwords Might Be on Their Way Out

Mike Cobb — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:42:20 +0000

🔐 Qu’est-ce qu’une Passkey ?

Pourquoi les Mots de Passe sont peut-être

sur le point de disparaître

Comme beaucoup, vous avez sans doute déjà réutilisé un mot de passe. Une fois, peut-être deux… voire plus. Et qui pourrait vous en vouloir ? Dans un monde saturé de demandes de connexion, il est naturel de s’appuyer sur des combinaisons familières : le nom de votre animal, une date d’anniversaire, ou votre chiffre préféré. Mais à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale du mot de passe (le 2 mai 2025), il est temps de repenser notre façon de nous connecter — et de comprendre pourquoi les mots de passe sont peut-être en train de devenir obsolètes, remplacés par des alternatives plus sûres : les passkeys.

Du Mot de Passe à la Passkey :
Pourquoi ce changement ?

Les mots de passe nous accompagnent depuis les débuts d’Internet. Ils ont protégé nos boîtes mail, nos comptes bancaires, nos données sensibles. Mais ils posent aussi de nombreux problèmes : mots de passe trop simples, faciles à deviner, souvent réutilisés, et particulièrement vulnérables aux attaques de phishing. Et soyons honnêtes : personne n’aime se demander si le caractère spécial qu’on a utilisé était un dollar ou un point d’exclamation.

C’est là qu’interviennent les passkeys.

Les passkeys offrent une méthode moderne et bien plus sécurisée — pour protéger vos comptes, sans avoir à mémoriser un énième mot de passe compliqué. Elles reposent sur un élément que votre appareil connaît déjà… et garde secret. Il s’agit d’une clé numérique stockée de façon sécurisée sur votre smartphone ou ordinateur. Cette clé vérifie votre identité grâce à votre empreinte digitale, la reconnaissance faciale ou un code PIN. Ce n’est pas seulement plus simple. C’est tout simplement plus intelligent.

Alors, Qu’est-ce qu’une Passkey — Vraiment ?

Vous vous êtes déjà demandé quelle était la différence entre un mot de passe et une passkey ? Vous n’êtes pas seul — et vous êtes au bon endroit.

Une passkey, en résumé, est une méthode moderne et ultra-sécurisée pour accéder à vos sites et applis préférés sans jamais saisir de mot de passe. Elle repose sur la cryptographie à clé publique : un concept technique qui signifie simplement qu’il y a deux clés numériques — une privée (stockée sur votre appareil) et une publique (partagée avec le site ou le service).

Lorsque vous vous connectez, votre appareil prouve qu’il détient la clé privée — sans jamais la transmettre. Et vous confirmez que c’est bien vous avec un geste quotidien : un regard vers votre téléphone ou une empreinte digitale.

Aucun mot de passe à saisir. Rien à mémoriser. Et surtout, rien que les pirates puissent facilement voler.

Alors, comment exactement l'expérience de connexion avec une clé d'accès se compare-t-elle à ce à quoi nous sommes tous habitués avec les mots de passe ? Décomposons cela.

Passkeys vs. Mots de Passe : Comprendre les Différences

Fonctionnalité	Mot de Passe	Passkey
Ce que vous utilisez	Une phrase ou combinaison à retenir	Une clé cryptographique stockée sur votre appareil
Niveau de sécurité	Vulnérable aux fuites, phishing et mots faibles	Résistance intégrée au phishing, aucune réutilisation
Méthode de connexion	Saisir un mot de passe, utiliser un gestionnaire, activer la double authentification (2FA)	Utiliser biométrie (visage/empreinte) ou un code PIN
Création	Créée manuellement ou via un gestionnaire	Générée automatiquement par l’appareil de manière sécurisée
Meilleur usage	Sites anciens, accès partagé	Systèmes modernes, applis mobiles, plateformes sécurisées

Les passkeys ne se contentent pas d’éliminer la corvée de mémorisation : elles suppriment aussi la plupart des risques associés aux mots de passe.

🔒 Les Passkeys sont-elles plus Sécurisées ?

En un mot : absolument.

Puisque la clé privée ne quitte jamais votre appareil et qu’il n’y a rien à taper, il n’y a rien à voler dans une attaque classique de phishing. C’est ce qu’on appelle dans le monde de la cybersécurité une résistance au phishing, et cela change véritablement la donne.

Les passkeys empêchent également la réutilisation des identifiants. Chaque passkey est unique pour chaque compte. Ainsi, même si un site est compromis, vos autres comptes restent protégés Un énorme progrès comparé à la manière dont la majorité des gens gèrent encore leurs mots de passe aujourd’hui.

🔑 Et mes Mots de Passe dans tout ça ?

Pas d’inquiétude — les mots de passe ne vont pas disparaître du jour au lendemain. De nombreux sites les utilisent encore, notamment les plus petits ou les anciens systèmes qui n’ont pas encore adopté l’authentification moderne.

Il y a aussi des cas où un mot de passe reste pratique — comme pour accéder à un service de streaming partagé entre plusieurs personnes.

Cela dit, si vous utilisez encore des mots de passe, profitez donc de cette journée pour faire un peu de ménage : optez pour des combinaisons solides, composées de lettres, chiffres et symboles. Mieux encore ? Servez-vous d’un gestionnaire de mots de passe.

🚀 Comment Commencer à Utiliser une Passkey ?

1. Visitez un site Web ou une application qui prend en charge les clés d’accès

Les principales plateformes et les services populaires prennent largement en charge l’authentification par clé d’accès.

2. Sélectionnez l’option pour créer une clé d’accès.

Recherchez des options comme « Créer une clé d’accès », « Utiliser Face ID » ou « Configurer la connexion biométrique ».

3. Confirmez votre identité avec une authentification biométrique ou un NIP.

Votre appareil utilise votre empreinte digitale, la reconnaissance faciale (Face ID), un NIP ou la vérification de votre compte Google/Apple.

4. Votre appareil génère et stocke automatiquement la clé d’accès de façon sécuritaire.

Aucun besoin de créer ou de mémoriser des identifiants manuellement.

5. Lors de votre prochaine connexion, vérifiez rapidement et en toute sécurité votre identité.

Votre appareil reconnaît la clé d’accès et vous authentifie sans interruption — aucun mot de passe requis.

1. Visitez un site Web ou une application qui prend en charge les clés d’accès

Les principales plateformes et les services populaires prennent largement en charge l’authentification par clé d’accès.

2. Sélectionnez l’option pour créer une clé d’accès.

Recherchez des options comme « Créer une clé d’accès », « Utiliser Face ID » ou « Configurer la connexion biométrique ».

3. Confirmez votre identité avec une authentification biométrique ou un NIP.

Votre appareil utilise votre empreinte digitale, la reconnaissance faciale (Face ID), un NIP ou la vérification de votre compte Google/Apple.

4. Votre appareil génère et stocke automatiquement la clé d’accès de façon sécuritaire.

Aucun besoin de créer ou de mémoriser des identifiants manuellement.

5. Lors de votre prochaine connexion, vérifiez rapidement et en toute sécurité votre identité.

Votre appareil reconnaît la clé d’accès et vous authentifie sans interruption — aucun mot de passe requis.

🌐 Où Peut-on les Utiliser ?

Les passkeys sont en train de devenir la nouvelle norme. Apple, Google et Microsoft les intègrent à leurs derniers systèmes. Que vous soyez sur iPhone, Android, PC Windows ou Mac, vous avez déjà tout ce qu’il faut.

Amazon
PayPal
TikTok
eBay
and more.

De plus en plus de sites majeurs les adoptent : Amazon, PayPal, Google, TikTok, eBay… Et comme les identifiants sont stockés dans des services comme iCloud Keychain ou Google Password Manager, ils sont synchronisés sur tous vos appareils.

📱 Et Si je Perds Mon Appareil ?

C’est une question fréquente — et la réponse est rassurante. Si vous êtes chez Apple, vos passkeys sont synchronisées via iCloud. Chez Google, un système similaire assure la récupération.

Et même sans appareil de secours, vous pourrez souvent prouver votre identité et enregistrer une nouvelle passkey. Comme pour toute solution de sécurité, il est fortement conseillé de prévoir plusieurs options de récupération.

📅 Pourquoi C’est Important en cette Journée Mondiale du Mot de Passe

À l’origine, la Journée mondiale du mot de passe visait à renforcer la sécurité de nos comptes. En 2025, elle symbolise surtout l’avenir de l’authentification numérique.

Chez DriveSavers Data Recovery, nous constatons chaque jour les conséquences des piratages de comptes et du vol d’identifiants. Même si notre mission est d’intervenir en cas de problème, nous pensons qu’il vaut toujours mieux prévenir que guérir.. C’est pourquoi nous recommandons aujourd’hui des solutions sans mot de passe, comme les passkeys.

En Résumé : Une Nouvelle Ère pour la Sécurité des Connexions

Vous vous demandiez ce qu’est une passkey ? C’est bien plus qu’une nouvelle fonctionnalité : c’est un changement de paradigme dans la façon dont nous protégeons nos identités numériques. Elle élimine de nombreux risques liés aux mots de passe —tout en offrant une expérience simple, rapide et ultra sécuritaire.

En cette Journée mondiale du mot de passe, que vous configuriez votre première passkey ou que vous mettiez à jour vos habitudes, posez-vous cette question : La sécurité ne devrait-elle pas être plus simple ?

Nous pensons que oui.

Et si la catastrophe survient ? DriveSavers est toujours là pour vous aider à récupérer ce qui compte le plus. Contactez-nous pour des solutions professionnelles de récupération de données et retrouvez vos fichiers rapidement en toute sécurité.

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Spring into RAID Maintenance: Preventing RAID Failure with a Server Maintenance Checklist

Mike Cobb — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:52:18 +0000

Spring into RAID Maintenance:

Preventing RAID Failure with a Server Maintenance Checklist

As the season changes, it’s an ideal time to rejuvenate not just your surroundings but also your IT infrastructure. Spring cleaning isn’t limited to physical spaces — it’s equally crucial for your digital systems. Regular RAID maintenance can help prevent unexpected downtime, reduce long-term costs, and protect your organization from devastating RAID failures.

When your RAID array is functioning normally, it’s easy to forget it’s even there. But just like any mission-critical system, it needs regular attention. Applying a structured server maintenance checklist this spring is a smart, proactive step toward avoiding costly disruptions.

The Role of RAID Maintenance in Preventing Disaster

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) systems are widely used for their speed and redundancy. But they’re not immune to failure. Without ongoing RAID maintenance, even the most robust configurations can degrade over time, leading to server performance drops or full array failures.

RAID arrays may mask drive failures for a while, running in degraded mode without warning. That silent degradation often becomes critical only when it’s too late — when a second drive fails, a controller malfunctions, or the system crashes altogether. Without intervention, these issues can escalate into a full-blown system failure, causing widespread downtime. Preventative maintenance helps detect and correct issues before they spiral.

Core Elements of a Server Maintenance Checklist

A well-rounded server management and maintenance checklist should include routine checks on both hardware and software. The following tasks are essential for protecting your RAID system:

Monitor RAID Drive Health

Use diagnostic tools to evaluate drive performance across the array. Watch for early signs of failure like rebuild delays or drive degradation.

Perform Regular Backup Tests

Never assume backups are working. Perform routine restore tests to confirm that saved data is actually recoverable when needed.

Update Firmware and Controllers

Keep RAID controller firmware and drive software up to date. Old firmware can cause compatibility issues or leave critical bugs unresolved.

Maintain Ideal Server Environment

Ensure server rooms meet environmental standards. Overheating, dust buildup, or poor airflow can reduce hardware reliability over time.

Review Logs and Documentation

Document all RAID changes, drive swaps, and error logs. Accurate records can greatly improve troubleshooting and future recovery efforts.

Maintenance Task	What to Check	Suggested Frequency*
RAID Array Health	Look for degraded disks, failed arrays, rebuild issues	Daily / Weekly
Firmware and Software Updates	RAID controller, disk firmware, management tools	As Needed
Backup Verification	Test restore points, check backup job logs	Weekly / Monthly
Environmental Conditions	Temperature, dust, airflow, power supply stability	Monthly
Log Reviews and Documentation	Drive errors, rebuild history, config changes	Daily / Weekly

*Frequencies shown are general recommendations. Each environment is unique – adapt this checklist to suit your data volume, system criticality, and risk profile.

A Real-World Example of RAID Failure

Power fluctuations or outages can result in data corruption, drive degradation, or even a full server crash.

Consider the case of a retail clothing store that experienced multiple hard drive failures after a power outage. Their Dell EqualLogic system — made up of 44 drives in a complex RAID 50 configuration — suffered catastrophic data loss due to the simultaneous failure of several drives.

DriveSavers was called in to recover the data. Engineers developed custom tools to interpret and reconstruct the unique structure of the system, successfully recovering the majority of the store’s critical data.

You can read the full story here.

But while this case had a positive outcome, it serves as a clear reminder: RAID failure can strike fast, especially when systems are vulnerable. In this case, regular RAID maintenance could have significantly reduced the risk.

How Maintenance Could Have Made the Difference

Let’s break down how the outcome might have changed with a proactive maintenance strategy in place:

Power Redundancy Checks

Routine inspection and testing of UPS systems could have ensured a graceful shutdown during the power outage — avoiding the unclean power-off that corrupted the RAID.

Drive Health Monitoring

Ongoing analysis might have flagged degraded or aging drives prior to the outage, allowing for preemptive replacements.

Consistency Checks

Periodic parity and consistency scans help detect mismatches before they cause rebuild failures. If the array had been better synchronized before the crash, recovery would have been less complex.

Firmware Updates

Ensuring the latest firmware was in place could have added more robust error handling during the failure event.

Redundancy Planning and Documentation

Thorough records of array layout and configurations might have sped up recovery — or enabled a safe DIY response rather than a full forensic effort.

In short, RAID failure is rarely a single-point failure. It’s typically a chain of small issues that go unnoticed until an external trigger — like a power outage — pushes the system over the edge.

Common RAID Maintenance Mistakes to Avoid

Even experienced IT teams can overlook RAID best practices. In addition, RAID arrays often continue running after one or more hardware failures, hiding the true state of the system. A single failed disk may not bring down the system immediately, but it raises the risk of a cascading disk failure across the array.

Here are a few common missteps that often lead to trouble:

Ignoring Rebuild Warning

Drives in degraded mode may appear functional, but are one step from total failure.

Mixing Drive Types or Ages

Swapping in unmatched drives may introduce instability or uneven wear, weakening the array.

Skipping Updates

RAID controllers and drive firmware need regular updates to function securely and efficiently.

Treating RAID as Backup

It’s not. If your RAID fails and your only copy of data was on that array, you’re not backed up — you’re vulnerable.

DIY Data Recovery Attempts

Trying to rebuild or reinitialize an array without a clear understanding of the structure can permanently destroy recoverable data.

If It Fails, Call the Experts

Even with careful planning, failures happen. When they do, it’s critical to call in experienced professionals before taking any action. No matter how solid your disaster recovery plan may be, professional support can make the difference between temporary disruption and permanent loss.

DriveSavers has been a trusted name in professional data recovery services for decades. We specialize in RAID data recovery services, handling everything from simple RAID 1 mirror arrays to enterprise-scale RAID 50 and beyond. We’ve recovered data from fire-damaged servers, water-logged drives, and total array collapses. Our engineers work in certified cleanrooms using proprietary tools to safely recover your data — even when other providers say it can’t be done.

Final Thoughts: Clean Systems, Clear Conscience

Spring is a time of renewal — and your RAID array deserves that same fresh start. Skipping RAID maintenance greatly increases the risk of data loss — something no business can afford. Take this opportunity to reengage with your server maintenance checklist, validate your backup systems, and assess your RAID health.

RAID systems may be built for resilience, but they’re not invincible. Regular RAID maintenance is one of the smartest investments you can make to protect your data — and your business — from avoidable failures.

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DriveSavers s’installe en Australie et offre des services de récupération de données de calibre mondial

Michelle West — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:58:56 +0000

Vous êtes en Australie et avez besoin d’une récupération de données? Contactez-nous dès maintenant pour un devis gratuit.

Appelez 24/7 : Numéro gratuit
1800 440 190

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(Australie – 30 mars 2025) DriveSavers, leader mondial de la récupération de données, annonce officiellement le lancement de ses activités en Australie. Cette nouvelle implantation permet aux particuliers comme aux entreprises, partout dans le pays, de bénéficier de solutions de récupération de données de classe internationale.

Depuis plus de 40 ans, DriveSavers est à la pointe du secteur, accompagnant une clientèle variée, allant des entreprises du Fortune 500 comme Google, Coca-Cola et la NASA , jusqu’aux célébrités et utilisateurs du quotidien. L’entreprise effectue des milliers de récupérations réussies chaque année, en garantissant un service conforme aux plus hauts standards de sécurité et d’expertise.

Une expertise inégalée et une promesse de satisfaction

Les clients australiens peuvent désormais bénéficier de l’évaluation gratuite sans engagement offertepar DriveSavers, incluant l’envoi postal prépayé. Aucun frais ne sera facturé si les données ne peuvent pas être récupérées, une preuve concrète de la confiance et de l’engagement de l’entreprise envers la satisfaction de ses clients.

De plus, DriveSavers est officiellement recommandé par des fabricants de renom comme Apple, Intel et Samsung, soulignant son respect des normes les plus strictes de l’industrie.

Récupération complète pour tous les types d’appareils

DriveSavers Australie offre des services professionnels de récupération de données pour :

Disques durs (HDD) et disques SSD
Serveurs (RAID, NAS, SAN)
Ordinateurs Mac et Windows
iPhone et téléphones Android
Ordinateurs portables et tablettes
Médias amovibles (clés USB, cartes d’appareil photo, disques Blu-ray)
Machines virtuelles (hyperviseurs comme VMware)
Systèmes de surveillance (y compris séquences vidéo endommagées par le feu)
Données compromises lors d’incidents cybersécuritaires

Une opération complète sur le territoire australien

Le nouveau bureau de DriveSavers en Australie reflète l’excellence de son siège social américain, avec des services techniques, un programme de revendeurs, du développement commercial et des ventes. Cette expansion garantit aux clients australiens le même niveau de qualité, d’expertise et de sécurité des données que celui offert mondialement par DriveSavers.

Un leader de l’industrie avec des services sécuritaires et supérieurs

« Nous sommes ravis d’apporter nos solutions de récupération de données de calibre mondial en Australie. Avec plus de 40 ans d’expertise, notre mission a toujours été d’aider les clients à récupérer leurs données précieuses, souvent irremplaçables. Notre technologie de pointe et notre équipe hautement qualifiée nous permettent d’offrir une sécurité, une fiabilité et un taux de réussite inégalés.

Les clients australiens ont maintenant accès aux mêmes services de confiance qui ont fait de nous le choix numéro un des entreprises, agences gouvernementales et particuliers à travers le monde. »

~ Alex Hagan, PDG de DriveSavers

« Je suis très enthousiaste à l’idée de lancer la technologie DriveSavers en Australie. L’année 2025 marque également mon 20e anniversaire dans le domaine de la récupération de données ici, et chaque année apporte de nouveaux défis en matière de stockage et de gestion des données. Mon objectif est de bâtir un solide programme de partenariat DriveSavers, créant un écosystème de confiance où les revendeurs informatiques deviennent de véritables extensions de la marque, favorisant l’innovation et aidant leurs clients à récupérer avec succès leurs données, qu’il s’agisse de pannes matérielles, de corruption logicielle ou d’incidents cybersécuritaires. »

~ Adrian Briscoe, Développement des affaires APJ chez DriveSavers

Pour en savoir plus sur DriveSavers Australie ou pour demander une évaluation gratuite, rendez-vous sur www.drivesavers.au ou contactez-nous au 1800 440 190.

Personne-ressource pour les médias :

Phil Bridge, Développement des affaires mondial – [email protected]

À propos de DriveSavers

Fondée en 1985, DriveSavers est le leader mondial de la récupération de données, offrant les services les plus rapides et les plus sécuritaires de l’industrie. L’entreprise respecte des protocoles de sécurité rigoureux, conformes aux normes des secteurs financier, juridique, corporatif et médical.

DriveSavers a su récupérer des données sur tous types de supports de stockage, au service de clients prestigieux tels que Google, Facebook, Boeing ou encore FedEx.

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BuiltIn: DriveSavers Warns—Your Data May Survive Company Bankruptcies—and Be Sold

Michelle West — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:33:08 +0000

Built In: DriveSavers Warns—Your Data May Survive Company Bankruptcies—and Be Sold

In a recent Built In article, DriveSavers highlights the serious risks consumers face when companies like 23andMe go bankrupt. Mike Cobb, Chief Information Security Officer at DriveSavers, warns that data believed to be deleted may still exist in backups or on decommissioned hardware—and could be sold without consent. He emphasizes the need for strict deletion policies and secure hardware disposal to protect sensitive information.

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Here’s An Excerpt From The Article

“23andMe’s own policy allows for the sale of genetic and personal data in bankruptcy, with vague assurances that new owners will honor existing terms.” Cobb warned, and also outlined additional protective steps consumers can take.

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The U.S. Sun: DriveSavers Cautions Consumers Amid 23andMe Data Privacy Concerns

Michelle West — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:32:32 +0000

The U.S. Sun: DriveSavers Cautions Consumers Amid 23andMe Data Privacy Concerns

In response to 23andMe’s potential bankruptcy and asset sale, Mike Cobb, Chief Information Security Officer at DriveSavers, warns that users’ sensitive genetic data could be at risk. Speaking to The Sun, Cobb explained that while users can request deletion of their data from 23andMe, there’s no guarantee it won’t be transferred or mishandled during a sale—especially if new owners lack proper security protocols.

Read Full The U.S. Sun Article

Here’s An Excerpt From The Article

“The reality is when your company is being taken over, the assets may lose the personnel who understood all aspects of the importance of that data.” Cobb said, and added “And now you might have new IT or administrators that have access to things they don’t fully understand.”.

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Snopes: DriveSavers Shares Insights on Risks of Deleting 23andMe Data

Michelle West — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 23:06:21 +0000

Snopes: DriveSavers Shares Insights on Risks of Deleting 23andMe Data

Mike Cobb, Chief Information Security Officer at DriveSavers, recently shared valuable insights in a Snopes interview about the potential security risks involved in requesting the deletion of personal genetic data from 23andMe. Cobb explains the nuances, challenges, and uncertainties consumers face when attempting to secure sensitive information during corporate transitions.

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“This type of sensitive data changing hands has a real chance of human error,” Cobb said. He added that the only thing consumers can do at the moment, however, is trust that the company will delete their personal information when directed.

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iPhone Screen Repair Gone Wrong—Data Saved After Battery Fire

Matt Burger — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:57:46 +0000

DIY phone repairs can be risky, but one recent case took things to an extreme when fixing a phone screen led to a fire!

A customer hoping to avoid repair costs attempted an iPhone screen repair at home. However, during the repair, his razor blade slipped and punctured the battery. This triggered a chemical reaction in the battery called “thermal runaway,” which caused the battery to catch fire.

Once thermal runaway began, there was no stopping it. The battery fire burned the phone from the inside out, causing extensive internal damage.

The burned smartphone had years of personal photos, videos, and essential contacts. With the phone utterly destroyed, the customer assumed everything was gone.

How an iPhone Screen Replacement Led to a Fire

This iPhone had been through a lot—multiple drops had cracked the screen. Instead of seeking professional repair, the owner decided to fix it himself. However, during the repair, his razor blade slipped and punctured the battery, triggering a chemical reaction that caused the phone to ignite from the inside out.

Once thermal runaway began—a chain reaction inside the battery—there was no stopping it. The phone ignited, causing extensive internal damage. Unlike a typical drop-your-phone accident, this failure caused severe internal damage and made recovery even more challenging. The battery connector fused to the board, plastic components melted together, and the 5G antenna and other essential parts were burned beyond recognition.

The device was no longer repairable; all signs pointed to permanent data loss. In addition, DIY attempts voided his warranty coverage, so there was no protection plan.

"Évitez toujours les logiciels ou outils de récupération de données prêts à l'emploi. De telles approches pourraient endommager davantage l'appareil et rendre les données irrécupérables".

Mike Cobb
Directeur de l'ingénierie
, DriveSavers Data Recovery

DriveSavers Recovers the Data

Despite the fire damage, there was still hope. The phone was beyond saving, but the data inside wasn’t necessarily lost. Our engineers specialize in extreme data recovery—even in cases where a phone seems beyond repair. They took a meticulous, multi-step approach to extract the critical files stored inside.

First, DriveSavers engineers carefully removed and disposed of the damaged battery, separating the melted connector from the phone’s logic board. They then desoldered the burned antenna module from the board and removed melted debris, inspecting the logic board for underlying chip damage. Fortunately, the primary storage components were still intact, which meant the possibility of recovering the data.

Next, they created a stable boot environment. Because the phone couldn’t power on normally, the engineers desoldered the two halves of the logic board and used specialized tools to bypass the damaged components and safely access the data. After entering the correct passcode, the device booted up into a recovery state.

The engineers extracted and verified over 40GB of data, including thousands of photos, videos, and contacts. Even though the phone was unsalvageable, DriveSavers fully recovered the customer’s priceless memories.

The Hidden Dangers of DIY Phone Repair

This case is a cautionary tale about the risks of DIY phone repair, particularly when dealing with modern iPhones that have tightly integrated lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are highly sensitive and can become volatile if punctured, mishandled, or exposed to excessive heat. In recent years, lithium-ion battery fires have become more common, posing significant dangers to users who attempt repairs without the proper tools or expertise.

Many people assume that if a device is physically destroyed—whether from fire, water damage, or severe impact—their data is lost forever. However, that isn’t always the case. Even when a phone appears beyond repair, specialized data recovery techniques can often retrieve critical information. With the right expertise and advanced technology, valuable photos, messages, contacts, and documents may still be recovered, offering a glimmer of hope in an otherwise disastrous situation.

How to Save Data on a Smartphone that Experiences Extreme Damage

If a smartphone has suffered a battery fire, severe liquid damage, or other catastrophic failure, taking the right steps can make the difference between recovery and permanent data loss.

Assess the damage – If the device shows signs of fire, corrosion, or significant board damage, contact a professional data recovery service; a traditional repair will not help.
Avoid powering it on – Attempting to turn on a damaged phone can cause further short circuits or, in the case of water damage, corrosion, reducing the chances of recovery.
Handle the logic board carefully – In cases of extreme damage, improper handling can make recovery more complex.
Seek professional data recovery services – Even if a phone is no longer functional, a data recovery specialist may still be able to retrieve the stored information.

Final Takeaway: A Destroyed Phone Doesn’t Mean Lost Data

Even in extreme situations—like a battery fire—there’s still hope for recovering critical data. Professional data recovery services can often retrieve what seems lost forever, whether a data storage device has been burned, crushed, or submerged in water.

We specialize in recovering data from severely damaged devices. In addition, DriveSavers is an Apple Recommended Service Provider, so your iPhone warranty will never be voided by our data recovery service.

If you or someone you know has experienced catastrophic phone damage, don’t assume everything is gone. Contact DriveSavers today to learn more about how we can help.

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Cloud Resource Guide: How to Retrieve Texts, Photos, and Other Data

Mike Cobb — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:19:14 +0000

Guide des ressources infonuagiques :

How to Retrieve Texts, Photos, and Other Data

Recovering important text messages, photos, and other irreplaceable files after losing a device to unforeseen disasters like wildfires or theft can be a devastating experience. While DriveSavers specializes in data recovery from damaged devices, if your device is lost, stolen, or destroyed, this guide will help you retrieve data if it was stored on cloud backup services like iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, et Dropbox.

Keep reading to find official resources and instructions for various devices and operating systems, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Even if you don’t remember setting up a backup, your data may have been automatically saved to the cloud. Many devices enable cloud backups by default, which means your data could still be recoverable. You may also be able to recover documents, text messages, photos, and other types of data from the cloud even if you didn’t manually back them up.

⚠️ Warning: Before Restoring Data from Cloud Storage ⚠️

Restoring data from a cloud backup can overwrite existing files on the device you are restoring to. Before proceeding:

Use a brand-new device whenever possible to prevent data loss.

If restoring to an existing device, back up any new data (such as recent photos, messages, or documents) first.

If you only need specific files or photos, manually download them instead of performing a full system restore.

Consult an IT professional if you are unsure whether restoring from a backup is the best option for your situation.

Once data is overwritten by new data, it cannot be recovered, so proceed with caution!

Did You Back Up to the Cloud Without Knowing?

Before assuming your data is lost, check these services—you may be able to recover text messages and retrieve photos from the cloud even if you didn’t manually back them up.

iPhone & iPad

Apple devices often automatically back up to iCloud if the feature was turned on during setup. Sign in to iCloud.com to see if your data is stored there.

Mac Computers

If you used OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox, your files may still be accessible even if your computer is gone.

Android Phones & Tablets

Many Android devices back up text messages, photos, and app data to Google Drive. Check your account by signing into Google Drive or Google Photos.

Windows Computers

If you used OneDrive, Google Drive, or Dropbox, your files may still be accessible even if your computer is gone.

Linux Systems

Some Linux users automatically sync files to a remote server, Nextcloud, or another cloud service without realizing it.

Recovering Data on iOS Devices (iPhone and iPad)

If you’ve lost access to your iPhone or iPad, you can restore your photos and other data to a new iOS device if you were using iCloud backups.

Unsure? Apple devices often automatically back up to iCloud if the feature was turned on during setup. To check, sign in to iCloud.com to see if your data is stored there.

Restore Your Data from an iCloud Backup

Apple provides a guide on how to restore your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a previous iCloud backup. This process will help you recover your apps, data, and settings on a new device.

Restore Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch from a Backup

Recovering Data on macOS Devices (Mac Computers)

For those who have lost their Mac computers, data recovery is possible if you have a Time Machine backup.

Mac Computers: If you used OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or another cloud backup system, your files may still be accessible even if your computer is gone.

Restore from a Time Machine Backup

Apple offers instructions on how to restore your Mac from a Time Machine backup. This will allow you to recover your system, applications, and files to a new Mac.

Restore Your Mac from a Backup

Recovering Data on Android Phones and Tablets

If your Android device is no longer accessible, you can restore data to a new device if you were backing up on your Google Account.

If you are unsure, check your account by signing into Google Drive ou Google Photos.

Restore Data on a New Android Device

Google provides guidance on how to back up and restore data on Android devices. This includes restoring apps, settings, and other data from your Google Account to a new device.

Back Up or Restore Data on Your Android Device

Recovering Data on Windows Devices (PCs and Laptops)

In the event of losing a Windows PC or laptop, data recovery is feasible if you have been using Windows Backup and OneDrive.

Windows Computers: If you used OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or another cloud backup option, your files may still be accessible even if your computer is gone.

Restore Files from OneDrive

Microsoft provides instructions on how to restore your files with Windows Backup. This includes recovering various file types from OneDrive to a new device.

Back Up and Restore with Windows Backup

Recovering Data on Linux Devices

For Linux users, data recovery is possible if backups were made using tools like Timeshift or other backup solutions.

Linux Systems: Some Linux users automatically sync files to a remote server, Nextcloud, or another cloud service without realizing it.

Restore Your Linux System from a Backup

Guides are available on how to back up and restore data in Linux. These resources provide steps to restore your system and files from a backup.

How to Back Up and Restore Data in Linux?

Réflexions finales

By utilizing the resources linked above, you can recover text messages, photos, and other important data from cloud backups to a new or replacement device, even if your phone or computer was lost, stolen, or destroyed. If your device was damaged, but you still have it in your possession, call DriveSavers. We specialize in recovering data from water-damaged, fire-damaged, and crushed devices. We also recover data that was accidentally or maliciously deleted and data encrypted by ransomware.

For professional data recovery assistance, visit , DriveSavers Data Recovery.

En cas de perte de données due à des erreurs de chiffrement, une corruption du disque ou une suppression accidentelle, , DriveSavers Data Recovery est là pour vous aider. Contactez-nous pour des solutions professionnelles de récupération de données et retrouvez vos fichiers rapidement en toute sécurité.

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DriveSavers Review: A Surgeon’s Most Precious Memories Recovered

Michelle West — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 22:10:19 +0000

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The drive held over 15 years of cherished memories, including early dates with his girlfriend—now wife—their wedding and the birth and milestones of their two sons. Two data recovery companies told him his data was lost forever, saying, “If they can’t do it, nobody can.” Devastated but determined, he refused to give up. That’s when he discovered DriveSavers Data Recovery.

“As doctors, we ensure our patients understand every step of the process before and after surgery. DriveSavers did the same for me. They were thorough, honest, and clear at every stage.”

DriveSavers data recovery engineers conducted a thorough evaluation in a certified cleanroom environment. Despite severe mechanical failure, the team successfully imaged the device, rebuilt the folder structure, and recovered all requested photos. Throughout the process, providing regular promised updates. In the end, every precious moment was restored, giving back the memories once thought lost forever.

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I never thought I’d be that guy to whip out pictures of his kids, but I am definitely that guy. My name is Jonathan Prior. I live in Carson, California, and I’m a general and trauma surgeon.

So when my, our youngest, Liam, was born October of two thousand sixteen, and our oldest, Jacob, is just now meeting his younger brother for the first time. I’m not that tech savvy, but I do realize that on my laptop, it was, the amount of pictures I had taken was just taking up too much hard drive on the computer. So I got an external hard drive to put all my pictures, all my videos on it, and everything was working out fine. I said I’m not that tech savvy because I never used a cloud to back up my pictures and videos.

So when that external hard drive started clicking and making some noises one day, I knew I was in trouble. Found one location, and I took it there. They couldn’t do anything with it, so they sent it to another company. They said, if they can’t do it, nobody can do it.

The last fifteen years of my life, over forty five thousand pictures and videos from the, when I first met my wife, who was my girlfriend at the time, pictures of our first dates, our trips we were taking, our, wedding. I was like, these are some precious pictures.

Please, there’s gotta be one other place. And that’s when they told me, DriveSavers. And the experience has been, you know, impeccable, marvelous. Just the customer service has been out of this world.

And everything they said they were gonna do along the process, they did. We’ll give you a call, we’ll give you a weekly update, once this step in the process is accomplished, this is what’s gonna happen, and that’s what happened. And as a surgeon, I like to do the same thing with my patients. You have to have an informed consent before I operate on the patient, and the patient has to have a complete understanding, and after the surgery, you have to make daily rounds, you have to keep the patient updated, keep the family updated, and I felt that’s what they were doing to me.

I think they’re peerless, second to none. I was told by two companies, two organizations, there was nothing they could do and DriveSavers took care of the job. Very, refreshing, heartwarming experience to be able to visualize all those memories once again.

These times do go by fast, and when they’re gone, they’re gone. But DriveSavers was able to bring them back and give me a second chance with them.

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2. Sélectionnez l’option pour créer une clé d’accès.

3. Confirmez votre identité avec une authentification biométrique ou un NIP.

4. Votre appareil génère et stocke automatiquement la clé d’accès de façon sécuritaire.

5. Lors de votre prochaine connexion, vérifiez rapidement et en toute sécurité votre identité.

1. Visitez un site Web ou une application qui prend en charge les clés d’accès

2. Sélectionnez l’option pour créer une clé d’accès.

3. Confirmez votre identité avec une authentification biométrique ou un NIP.

4. Votre appareil génère et stocke automatiquement la clé d’accès de façon sécuritaire.

5. Lors de votre prochaine connexion, vérifiez rapidement et en toute sécurité votre identité.

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iPhone Screen Repair Gone Wrong

Cloud Resource Guide: How to Retrieve Texts, Photos, and Other Data

Guide des ressources infonuagiques :

iPhone & iPad

Mac Computers

Android Phones & Tablets

Windows Computers

Linux Systems

Restore Your Data from an iCloud Backup

Restore from a Time Machine Backup

Restore Data on a New Android Device

Restore Files from OneDrive

Restore Your Linux System from a Backup

DriveSavers Review: A Surgeon’s Most Precious Memories Recovered

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Pourquoi les Mots de Passe sont peut-être

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PayPal
TikTok
eBay
and more.