Recovery of data from Virus Infected Hardware & Media
A computer virus outbreak within any organisation (or for the home user) can wreak havoc on systems and cause panic for users. Numerous outbreaks in recent times have made headline news across the globe. Viruses such as Melissa, LoveLetter, Chernobyl, Beagle and Pretty Park have become commonly recognised names - and new ones are discovered on a daily basis.
While some viruses only cause minimal data loss and corruption, some can cause serious damage by erasing and corrupting large numbers of files, including allocation tables which can cripple your operating system and deny access to your data. Some viruses are able to distribute themselves via address books or can create backdoors into your PC and network systems, creating critical security issues making you vulnerable to hacking and other forms of intrusion.
It is essential that sound and thorough data recovery techniques are implemented when recovering data lost or corrupted from virus contamination and infection. If removed incorrectly, viruses can also lay dormant only to later recontaminate your systems and files.
Some warning signs that you may have a virus problem:
- Alert message reporting that a virus has been detected by anti-virus software
- Loss or corruption of data files
- Inability to access data files
- Computer or network working slowly or erractically
- Lots of pop ups and messages on your screen which you would not normally receive
- Indication that colleagues or friends are receiving SPAM email from you which you have not sent
- Changes in the appearance of your screens, toolbars, homepage, background etc.
SpectrumData Recovery has many years of experience in recovering data lost, corrupted or made inaccessible due to virus and worm attack. Our data recovery technicians are familiar with many viruses and have access to the advanced recovery tools required to ensure recovery of your data from your computer system and media infected by viruses.
If you have lost data as a result of viral infection to either hardware or media, contact the trusted data recovery specialists at SpectrumData Recovery.