Digital Forensics
Establish what may remain.
We help you understand whether missing or deleted material can be examined as part of a forensic inquiry. We assess the available sources and methods before recommending a scope, without promising universal data recovery.
01
Clarify what is missing and why it matters.
A missing conversation, deleted document or absent mailbox folder may call for a forensic inquiry, but not every loss is a deleted-data recovery problem. We ask what was last seen, where it was stored, when it disappeared and what happened afterward. That helps distinguish deletion, synchronization, access issues and unavailable sources without assuming a cause.
02
Assess the device and the material that may remain.
The storage type, operating system, encryption, application and subsequent use affect what can be examined. Deleted content may be overwritten, inaccessible or present only as fragments. We explain feasible examination methods and their limits before recommending work; a tool’s recovery label is not a promise of a complete or reliable record.
03
Look for relevant copies in authorized sources.
An existing backup, another device, an email attachment or a supported account export may preserve information that is missing from the first source. We consider these possibilities within the agreed authority and scope. A surviving copy can help answer a question, but its date, completeness and relationship to the original still need to be established.
04
Explain what a fragment or absence can support.
Recovered remnants may lack surrounding messages, original filenames or other context. We distinguish intact records from partial material and describe the limits of reconstruction. An unsuccessful recovery does not establish that a file or communication never existed, and a missing item alone does not identify who removed it or why.
05
Seek advice before repair or recovery attempts.
Describe previous attempts, continued use and the condition of the device. Avoid installing recovery software or performing repairs on an evidence source before discussing the consequences. Data recovery is not DFI’s primary service; where physical repair or specialist recovery is the more appropriate first step, we explain that distinction.
RELEVANT SOURCES
Start with what is available.
We help you identify which available sources can answer your question, within an authorized scope.
Supported devices and storageBEFORE WE BEGIN
Here is what helps us understand your matter.
- Describe the missing material, its last known location and relevant dates.
- Identify device use, resets, repairs and recovery attempts since the loss.
- Keep available originals, backups and exports secure.
- Discuss forensic suitability and handling before attempting further recovery.
YOUR NEXT STEP
What do you need to understand?
Tell us about your situation. We can help you identify the evidence, support, or preparation that fits.