Data Recovery

SSD DATA RECOVERY

SSD disks are new generation storage units that have entered our lives completely in the last few years and their popularity is increasing day by day. These units can be used in all areas where mechanical discs are involved.
Their widespread use brings with it the frequent use of data recovery efforts. As GMKA Data Recovery, the high number of applications for data recovery efforts did not escape our company’s attention.

WHAT DOES SSD STAND FOR?

It is the abbreviation of Solid State Disk. Due to its shorter and more practical use, it is preferred as an SSD disk.
First of all, it is important to note that with the increase in the use of these products, data loss cases continue to increase. Therefore, SSD disk data recovery efforts are also required at the same rate. Although the developing technology offers high storage and data transfer speeds, it is not possible to say that it is as solid as the manufacturers advertise in terms of data reliability.
Considering that it has not been experienced as much as mechanical parts in this regard and the prevalence of use is still less than 1000:1 compared to mechanical disks, data loss cases should be on the same scale or even much lower if the claimed lifespan and durability are achieved.
Unfortunately, our experience shows that even in 2018 alone, 10% of the cases that came to our laboratory consisted of SSD disks. In fact, this is important information to get an insight that SSD disk recovery makes up 10% of the total work. This figure is quite a lot for a use on this scale. Similar figures emerge in the analyses made by different data recovery center companies.
Therefore, as GMKA, our recommendation is to use these disks for a while to keep and accelerate the operating system, but to store critical data in an extra storage area. This is because although we achieve a high rate of success in data recovery from SSD, this work turns into a waste of time and workforce for companies. Not being able to access data even for only 1 hour can mean a serious loss for a large company. Therefore, it is essential to make right and rational choices for storing data from the beginning.
When the files you need to store are not particularly large, you can also back up with flash drives as a precaution against data loss. Although the memory capacity of USB flash drives is generally not much, it can be useful in securing your sensitive data. You can also back up your non-large data on the hard disk on a weekly or monthly basis with the help of a memory card.

IS IT HARDER TO RECOVER DATA FROM SSDS?

While SSDs are at the forefront of speed and performance, they can present more challenges than HDDs when data loss is concerned. It may be necessary to follow the steps below because of the reasons for these challenges and how data can be protected:

1. It is not possible to know when SSDs will fail. Hard disks with mechanical and moving parts can signal deterioration by making strange noises. Users can thus recognize the situation. In SSDs which contain electronic components instead of mechanical, the problems are only noticed when the device is not working.
2. It is more difficult to detect data locations on SSDs. With mechanical hard disks, data is magnetically transferred to the disks and recorded on the plate. In order to read the data, one has to return to that location and find the entry that contains the relevant data. In complex systems that are SSDs, where data is stored can change to protect the disk chip from wear and tear. Data recovery becomes more difficult as it takes longer to locate the data.
3. The automatic TRIM command can prevent errors from being corrected. Many different SSD models are designed to include the automatic TRIM command. This feature, which can be activated instantly in all data deletion processes, regardless of whether intentional or accidental, wipe out data cells making them difficult to recover.
4. The recently popularized SSD technologies are still considered new in the data storage industry. Users do not have enough data recovery knowledge about SSD technologies. This lack of knowledge and experience in users can make the process of restoring data on SSDs somewhat difficult.
5. Encryption on SSDs can interfere with data recovery. When SSDs fail due to the encryption that some manufacturers use on the “controller”, data recovery may not be possible if the problem is caused by the “controller”.

WHAT ARE THE SITUATIONS THAT CAUSE DATA LOSS IN SSDS?

Data loss on SSDs can be frustrating to many users. However, the same applies to all data storage devices. Data loss on SSDs can occur due to physical problems. SSDs that take a hit may not work and can sometimes cause the data in certain areas to be unreadable.
Data losses can also be caused by problems that may arise due to electrical currents. In addition, charging problems on your laptop can reach a point where it can damage other hardware in your system over time.
Data loss can also occur due to software-related problems. You may not be able to access your SSD because of your system is under virus attacks. In such cases, it is recommended to use an up-to-date antivirus program to protect deleted files.

HOW CAN YOU PROTECT SSDS FROM DATA LOSS?

Responsible use of SSD devices not only prevents data loss but also prolongs the life of your disk. If you want to protect your SSDs against data loss, you should first try not to strain the capacity of your SSD. SSDs whose capacity is constantly strained may take more damage while working after a while.
Take advantage of regular updates from the brand that supplied your device. Updates allow your devices to run more stable, just like software.
How often you use your device is also important. This can directly affect the lifetime of your device and SSD. By properly tracking your usage habits, you can extend the life of both your system and your SSD.
You should protect your disk against electrical problems such as low voltage. SSDs exposed to anti-static electricity can pose different problems. It is also recommended that you make regular backups.
If you want your work or your valuable data to be stored securely, you should definitely make it a habit to make backups. If you have started a project that is especially important for you, at the end of each work, you should make a backup before turning off your device.
You can also use cloud systems for backup operations. Cloud storage technologies can offer you more economical and reliable solutions than hard disks. However, if you wish to benefit from cloud storage systems, ensure that you utilize the services of trustworthy brands.

HOW DOES THE SSD RECOVERY PROCESS WORK?

SSDs DATA RECOVERY SERVICE

It is well known that SSDs are different from mechanical disks. Therefore, data recovery processes and operations are also very different from mechanical disks. In the simplest terms, data recovery processes are more difficult than mechanical disks and require expertise in these disks, where multiple NAND memories –which we recognize from flash disks- are located SSD data is written with a different algorithm in each brand and model.
We provide data recovery support for SSD disks. However, we would like to emphasize that SSD disk repair and data recovery are different from each other. Our company performs data recovery from hard disks regardless of brand and model. Repairing a failed or broken SSD disk is a different service.

SSD REPAIR

SSD – Solid State Disks are one of the newest disk models brought by new technology. These discs, which have been produced in a much more competent and high quality manner in both technical and performance terms since the early times, are based on the working logic of using memory directly, not magnetic structure.
Although SSDs have high data reading and writing speed, it is often difficult to find the location of the data on this type of hard disk while performing SSD repair. Based on the wear and tear of the SSD disk, it is much more difficult to obtain information on the location of stored data than mechanical hard disks. SSD data recovery processes are often difficult processes, as the data location is difficult for SSD repair at the point of data detection.
Try not to strain the capacity of SSD disks which minimize data loss as much as possible. Try to avoid SSD loss to prevent data loss. Along with this, always try to stay up-to-date with your SSD. In order to avoid electrical data loss problems, try to eliminate electrical problems with the right techniques in SSD repairs.

SSD HARD DISK RECOVERY

You may face data loss on SSD disks for any reason. You can request data recovery work with expert support that you will benefit from when you want to recover data on any types of SSDs, including NVMe PCIe. It is possible to recover your data directly from SSD hard disks, as well as to secure it so that you will not experience the same problem again.

NAS DATA RECOVERY

NAS server devices are products that are created by connecting multiple individual hard disk groups to each other in an integrated manner, allowing you to utilize large storage spaces. These systems, called Network Area Storage (NAS), are servers that can function as storage devices that can operate with Unix, Linux and Windows operating systems with a network connection and can connect multiple disks that can function as storage devices with filing and authorization systems.

In order to meet the expansion of the databases of large companies and the increase in the number of users, it has become essential to use server products that can support this expansion. NAS systems supported by RAID are systems tailored to the needs of businesses as they are also open to options such as backup and data recovery.

HOW DOES NAS DATA LOSS OCCUR?

Due to the hard disks in these systems, which work with the RAID System, they are individually or completely vulnerable. Therefore, data loss may occur. When a disk that makes up the structure of RAID Systems is damaged, data loss may occur because the filing systems in NAS servers are also damaged.

In all data recovery processes, timely first response is crucial. As GMKA Data Recovery, after detailed analysis by our NAS Data Recovery service, we determine the failures of NAS Systems, which have a very complex and complicated structure, and bring back your lost data.

SCSI DATA RECOVERY

SCSI, which stands for Small Computer System Interface, is an interface device used to connect peripherals of Windows, OS X and Unix systems to servers and workstations. Since SCSI interface devices are very small, they are frequently used in professional applications for multiple access and fast data transfer.

The SCSI interface has many advantages over the IDE interface, but the biggest difference is that the operating logic is completely different.

Asynchronous SCSI devices that operate asynchronously, do not add to the performance and data transfer rates of their peers, as in the case with IDE devices, which are connected to a single controller.

SCSI devices can achieve much better performance than IDE disks when used in activities that require high speed and system performance, such as video editing.
In systems using IDE disks, performance drop is noticeable when two separate sources try to access the same data. In the case of SCSI disks, the decline is so small that it is almost imperceptible.

CRYPTOLOCKER FILE RECOVERY

Think carefully when clicking on invoice e-mails sent to your personal or corporate e-mail address. If you receive unexpected amounts of invoice e-mails and you cannot fully trust the sender, then you are susceptible to file encryption threats.

WHAT IS CRYPTOLOCKER VIRUS?

The first variants of CryptoLockers in Turkey, which started to spread through e-mail addresses with TTNET extension, continue to harm users with the virus created with encryption system. The number of CryptoLocker Data Recovery works that we carry out increases day by day, as the virus continues to spread at an unstoppable speed. It manages to infiltrate not only personal computers, but also corporate computer systems.

This harmful virus, settles on your computer systems, causes all your files on your computer to be randomly encrypted. By encrypting your files with a unique algorithm, CryptoLocker virus prevents your files from being decrypted and used again. This is where CryptoLocker file recovery operations come into play.

An e-mail prepared entirely in Turkish introduces the virus, which has started to spread over new IP addresses under the name CryptoLocker 2. The continuous warnings of TTNET regarding this issue could not prevent users from infecting their computers with this virus. In order to avoid this virus, we recommend you keep your personal or company data on a separate storage device. When infected, the virus can encrypt all the files very quickly, and therefore, crypto virus file recovery may be mandatory for all data.

For a long time this type of malware, e.g. CryptoLocker, have been victimizing many people around the internet. After opening what looks like a simple e-mail, these viruses encrypt all your data and make it inaccessible. Thousands of dollars of ransom is demanded from you in order to decrypt the passwords. When you consider that a company has archive files, you can more clearly realize how important the ransom virus file recovery is. Many companies even consider paying the requested ransom.

The emergence of the 2.0 version of CryptoLocker and its active spread via e-mails to new IP addresses -specifically for Turkey- cannot be prevented by antivirus software for now. The most effective method against CryptoLocker viruses, which even the most up-to-date antivirus software cannot catch, is to carefully examine and avoid opening e-mails from unfamiliar addresses.

RECOVERING CRYPTOLOCKER INFECTED FILES

GMKA provides services to recover your CryptoLocker and CryptoWall-encrypted files. Cryptolocker virus takes special measures against file recovery, preventing regular users from accessing data. This necessitates professional support for encrypted file recovery.