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Service 37 / Digital Forensics & Recovery
Deleted Data Analysis
Professional Deleted Data Analysis Services. Forensic unallocated space carving, MFT/INODE journal analysis, deletion timestamp reconstruction, and spoliation reporting.
Service 37 / Digital Forensics & Recovery
Scope & Technique.
Deleted Data Analysis is an operational component of our comprehensive Digital Evidence & Forensics Division. We combine lawful Open-Source Intelligence (Digital Forensics) methodologies with digital footprint analysis to deliver court-admissible findings.
Professional Deleted Data Analysis Services
Deleted information can often play an important role in investigations involving fraud, litigation, employee misconduct, cyber incidents, family disputes, and other legal or corporate matters. Even when files have been removed from a device, traces of digital activity may remain and can provide valuable investigative insight.
Strike Intell & Recon Services provides professional Deleted Data Analysis services to examine lawfully obtained digital devices and storage media for evidence of deleted files, removed communications, modified records, and other recoverable digital artifacts. Our specialists use established forensic methodologies to identify, analyze, and document available evidence while preserving its integrity.
Our objective is to determine what data has been deleted, when possible identify when deletion occurred, recover available information where technically feasible, and present the findings in a clear, evidence-based report.
Who This Service Is For
Our Deleted Data Analysis service is suitable for:
✔ Individuals
✔ Commercial Businesses
✔ Law Firms & Legal Counsel
✔ Corporate Investigation Teams
✔ Financial Institutions & Banks
✔ Insurance Companies
✔ Government Organizations
✔ Educational Institutions
✔ Internal Audit & Compliance Departments
✔ Anyone Conducting a Lawful Digital Investigation
Each examination is tailored to the specific investigation and the client's legal authority to provide the device or storage media.
Digital Media We Examine
Depending on the engagement, we may examine:
01. Desktop Computers (Windows / Mac / Linux)
02. Laptop Computers & Notebooks
03. Mobile Smartphones (Android & iOS)
04. Tablets & iPads
05. Internal Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
06. External Hard Drives
07. Solid-State Drives (SATA & NVMe SSDs)
08. USB Flash Drives & Thumb Drives
09. MicroSD & SD Memory Cards
10. Digital Camera Storage Media
11. Client-Provided Cloud Storage Backups
12. Operating System Backups & Disk Images
13. Other Supported Digital Storage Media
We examine only devices and storage media that the client owns or is legally authorized to provide.
What We Analyze
Depending on the scope of the engagement, Strike may analyze:
Deleted Documents & Office Spreadsheets
Deleted Digital Photographs & Images
Deleted Video Footage & Audio Clips
Deleted Email Messages & Mailbox Archives
Deleted Exported Chat Histories (WhatsApp/Telegram)
Deleted Third-Party Application Databases
File System Master File Tables (MFT / INODE)
File Timestamps (MACB Creation, Access, Modification)
Recycle Bin ($Recycle.Bin) & Trash Artifacts
Temporary System Files & Swap / Pagefiles
Systematic Deletion Patterns & Timelines
Unallocated Storage Space Sector Allocation
User Account Logins & Execution Artifacts
Recently Opened Files & Shellbags
Indicators of Anti-Forensic Wiping Software Use
Recoverable Digital Artifacts Relevant to the Matter
Where technically possible, deleted files may be recovered and documented as part of the examination.
Typical Cases
Employee Misconduct & Data Spoliation [DETAILS ▾]
Reviewing company-owned devices for mass file deletions, deleted emails, or purged chats by departing employees prior to resignation.
Fraud & Financial Misconduct Examinations [DETAILS ▾]
Examining deleted financial records, altered spreadsheets, or deleted email correspondence that may assist in understanding suspected commercial fraud.
Civil Litigation & Evidence Discovery [DETAILS ▾]
Identifying deleted contracts, deleted text threads, or altered timestamps to support legal claims or help establish a defensible timeline of events.
Cybersecurity Incident & Log Analysis [DETAILS ▾]
Reviewing corporate systems following malware infections or unauthorized access where threat actors attempted to delete event logs or audit trails.
Family & Personal Estate Disputes [DETAILS ▾]
Analyzing deleted digital communications, photos, or documents that are relevant to authorized family law, probate estate, or personal legal matters.
Pre-Spoliation Evidence Preservation [DETAILS ▾]
Documenting recoverable deleted artifacts and creating unallocated space hashes before additional user activity overwrites the storage media.
Deliverables
Depending on the engagement, clients may receive:
📄 Deleted Data Analysis Technical Report
📋 Executive Summary
📁 Master Recoverable Data Summary & File Tree
🗂 Deleted File Cryptographic Inventory
⏱ Chronological Deletion Activity Timeline
🔬 System & File Metadata Analysis
📸 Verified Screenshots & Hex Carving Previews
📑 Master Evidence Inventory
💡 Recommendations for Further Investigation & Storage
Reports are prepared in a professional format suitable for legal representatives, businesses, insurers, and individual clients.
What You Need to Provide
To begin the examination, clients should provide:
Target Physical Device or Storage Media
Proof of Lawful Ownership or Legal Authorization Letter
Narrative Description of Incident or Investigation
Crucial Dates, Timestamps & Suspected Deletion Window
Specific Names, Keywords, or File Formats Believed Deleted
Device Passwords or Access Credentials (If Applicable)
Related Screenshots, Emails, or Supporting Documents
Specific Questions & Forensic Objectives for Investigation
Providing detailed information allows us to conduct a more focused and effective examination.
Legal & Ethical Considerations
Strike performs Deleted Data Analysis using lawful, ethical, and professionally accepted forensic practices under ISO/IEC 27037 standards and PECA 2016 regulations.
We do not access devices without authorization, recover information from systems belonging to third parties, or bypass security protections unlawfully.
Our work is limited to:
Client-Owned or Legally Authorized Devices
Client-Provided Digital Evidence
Lawfully Obtained Storage Media
Publicly Available Information Where Relevant
Every examination is conducted with strict confidentiality and in accordance with applicable legal and ethical standards.
Why Choose Strike
Deleted data often contains important evidence that can help explain what happened before, during, or after an incident. Proper forensic analysis requires specialized knowledge of storage systems, file structures, metadata, and evidence preservation techniques.
Strike combines experienced digital forensic specialists, investigators, cyber analysts, and OSINT researchers to identify recoverable deleted information, analyze digital artifacts, and present findings through structured, evidence-based reports. Our commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and technical accuracy helps clients make informed decisions based on reliable digital evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can deleted files always be recovered? [ANSWER ▾]
No. Recovery depends on storage technology (HDD vs TRIM-enabled SSD), file system condition, whether unallocated space has been overwritten by new data, and elapsed time since deletion.
Can you determine when files were deleted? [ANSWER ▾]
In many cases, forensic analysis of file system metadata ($LogFile, $UsnJrnl, $Recycle.Bin artifacts, or SQLite transaction journals) can establish exact deletion timestamps.
Will examining my device alter the evidence? [ANSWER ▾]
Whenever possible, we utilize hardware write-blockers and bit-stream forensic imaging to ensure original storage media remains completely untouched during analysis.
Can the recovered information be used in legal proceedings? [ANSWER ▾]
Our reports are prepared using ISO/IEC 27037 forensic standards and include cryptographic SHA-256 hashes to support legal counsel. Court admissibility is determined by the presiding judicial authority.
How do I request Deleted Data Analysis services? [ANSWER ▾]
Contact Strike through our website, email, WhatsApp (+92 311 9253626), or Telegram. Describe the device, explain the circumstances of the deleted data, and provide any supporting information. Our investigators will assess your case and recommend the most appropriate forensic approach.
Knowledge Ecosystem / Supporting Guides & Case Studies
Supporting Technical Guides & Field Case Studies
- Guide 01: What is Metadata & Digital Footprint Analysis? (Supports Digital Evidence & Forensics)
- Guide 02: Chain of Custody & Court-Admissible Evidence Standards (Supports Digital Forensics)
- Guide 03: Defending Against Harassment & Blackmail Schemas (Supports Digital Evidence & Forensics)
- Guide 04: Executive Risk Mitigation & Vetting Checklists (Supports Digital Forensics)
- Case Insight: Operational Field Case Report: Signal Mapping & Account Recovery
Contextual Questions & Authority FAQs
How does Deleted Data Analysis connect to overall Digital Evidence & Forensics?
Deleted Data Analysis is a specialized operation under our Digital Evidence & Forensics Division and Digital Forensics Cluster, combining lawful investigation tools with forensic verification.
Is evidence gathered during this service legally admissible?
Yes. All evidence is logged using SHA-256 cryptographic hashes adhering to ISO/IEC standards. Learn more about our Digital Evidence & Forensics Division and PECA 2016 Compliance.
- 01 /Verified evidentiary documentation utilizing forensically sound collection procedures.
- 02 /100% discrete operation with direct communication channel to your designated lead analyst.
- 03 /Detailed timeline reconstruction and connection maps showing subjects, assets, and activities.
- 04 /Admissible report formats optimized for submission to legal counsel or enforcement organizations (FIA, NCCIA, etc.).
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