WILDFIRE DATA RECOVERY
Forensic Data Recovery & Digital Evidence Services
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"We Unlock What Others Cannot."
Advanced JTAG, Chip-Off, and Jailbreaking Techniques.
Encryption Bypass, Memory Analysis, and Forensic Data Extraction. Court-ready evidence handling with full chain-of-custody documentation.
Cellebrite Premium, MAGNET AXIOM, Oxygen Forensic Detective, Belkasoft X, MOBILedit Forensic, Passware Kit Forensic, and more.
Court-Qualified Experts
World-Class Forensic Tools
Certified Engineers
Brisbane’s Trusted Forensic Data Recovery & Digital Forensics Experts
Welcome to Wildfire Data Recovery, Brisbane’s most trusted provider of expert forensic data recovery solutions and digital forensics Brisbane services. Since 2018, Wildfire Data Recovery has completed over 4,200 forensic data recovery cases for clients across Australia, establishing our Brisbane laboratory as one of the most advanced forensic facilities in the country.
At Wildfire Data Recovery, our team of data recovery examiners specialise in forensic phone unlocking, encrypted hard drive recovery, mobile phone forensic extraction, and advanced device decryption services that go far beyond what standard data recovery companies offer. Our Brisbane-based engineers utilise cutting-edge techniques including JTAG programming, chip-off recovery, ISP extraction, forensic imaging, and sophisticated encryption bypass methods to access locked and damaged devices when traditional methods fail.
Comprehensive digital evidence recovery from all sources. We recover what others can't find.
From forgotten iPhone passcodes to complex BitLocker encrypted laptop data recovery in Brisbane, APFS encrypted volumes to advanced Android KNOX security, Wildfire Data Recovery has the expertise and equipment to unlock what others cannot. Our forensic data recovery services comply with NIST SP 800-86 guidelines and ACPO best practice principles for digital evidence handling, ensuring every recovery by Wildfire Data Recovery meets the evidentiary standards required by Australian courts.
Why Brisbane Clients Choose Wildfire Data Recovery for Digital Forensics
Our forensic team maintains the highest level of professional certifications in the digital forensics industry. Each of our senior engineers holds multiple certifications from leading forensic software vendors and undergoes quarterly recertification training to stay current with evolving security measures and bypass techniques. You can see some of our most prominent ones below:​
Our Wildfire Data Recovery Forensic Team 2026
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ISO 27001 certified forensic laboratory with cleanroom environment in Brisbane
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Over 4,200 forensic data recovery cases completed Australia-wide
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45+ years of collective forensic experience across our engineering team
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Trusted by the Queensland Government and enterprise clients
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24/7 emergency forensic response available for urgent matters
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Free Australia Post Express shipping from anywhere in Australia to Wildfire Data Recovery Brisbane
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Court-ready reports with full chain of custody, SHA-256 hash verification, and legal admissibility documentation
With over 45 years of collective expertise in digital forensics, our team has built an impressive track record of success across more than 4,200 completed cases. Our experience ranges from routine password recovery services to intricate corporate investigations requiring the analysis of multiple interconnected devices, encrypted databases, and complex digital evidence trails.
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We do not publicly list our forensic data recovery laboratory to ensure the highest level of confidentiality, security, and data protection for our clients. This also helps prevent any risk of intimidation or physical interference from involved parties, ensuring our engineers can work without external pressure or threats—especially in sensitive legal, criminal, or corporate investigations.
Who Uses Wildfire Data Recovery’s Forensic Services in Brisbane?
Wildfire Data Recovery’s forensic data recovery division in Brisbane serves clients across Queensland and Australia, including:
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Law Firms & Barristers — Wildfire Data Recovery provides forensic data recovery for court cases in Brisbane, including evidence extraction for family law, criminal defence, civil disputes, and workplace investigations. Whether you need to recover deleted WhatsApp messages for court or extract encrypted email records, Wildfire Data Recovery prepares all forensic reports to court-admissible standards.
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Insurance Companies — Wildfire Data Recovery supports insurance fraud investigations with vehicle infotainment forensic analysis, device metadata analysis, timeline reconstruction, and forensic evidence packaging for litigation in Brisbane and Queensland courts.
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Corporate & HR Departments — Wildfire Data Recovery assists Australian businesses with employee misconduct investigations, intellectual property theft detection using data carving techniques, data exfiltration analysis, and policy breach evidence recovery.
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Families & Individuals — Need to recover deleted photos from a water damaged phone belonging to a loved one? Wildfire Data Recovery compassionately recovers precious data from deceased family members’ locked devices and damaged phones throughout Brisbane and Australia-wide.
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Queensland Police & Law Enforcement — Wildfire Data Recovery assists QPS, AFP, and other agencies with forensic phone unlocking, evidence extraction, and expert witness testimony in Brisbane courts and across Australia.
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IT Managed Service Providers — Wildfire Data Recovery’s Partnership Program provides MSPs across Australia with forensic-grade recovery capabilities for their clients.
Law Enforcement & Government Agencies We Have Worked With
Wildfire Data Recovery’s forensic data recovery division has worked with many law enforcement agencies Australia-wide. Some of the most well known are across Queensland and Australia, are:
WHAT IS FORENSIC DATA RECOVERY?
"Forensic data recovery isn’t just about retrieving files — it’s about uncovering the digital truth, even when someone tried to erase it." — Viktor Burcevski, Founder, Wildfire Data Recovery Brisbane
Forensic data recovery is the scientific process of identifying, preserving, recovering, analysing, and presenting digital evidence. This can be done in a manner that is legally admissible in Australian courts.
Unlike standard data recovery, forensic data recovery follows strict evidentiary protocols using certified write-blocker hardware and forensic imaging techniques that ensure every piece of recovered data maintains evidence integrity.
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​At Wildfire Data Recovery in Brisbane, forensic data recovery is conducted on mobile phones, tablets, computers, servers, external storage devices, vehicles, drones, IoT devices, and cloud platforms. The process involves advanced data carving, decryption, reverse engineering, metadata analysis, timeline reconstruction, and file system extraction using tools such as Cellebrite UFED, MAGNET AXIOM, Oxygen Forensic Detective, and Belkasoft X.
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NOTE: Shipping Address - (Brisbane Forensic Office IS NOT LISTED)
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Wildfire Data Recovery’s digital forensic professionals produce court-ready reports with full chain of custody documentation that meet the evidentiary standards required across all Australian courts. Every action is logged, every forensic image is verified using SHA-256 hash calculations, and every finding is presented with expert witness-grade documentation.
Forensic Data Recovery Services Offered by Wildfire Data Recovery Australia-Wide
Wildfire Data Recovery’s Brisbane laboratory delivers comprehensive forensic data recovery services across all platforms and devices. From mobile phone forensic extraction to encrypted hard drive recovery and deleted text message recovery, Wildfire Data Recovery provides court-ready digital evidence solutions for clients throughout Brisbane, Queensland, and Australia.
Two of the forensic software programs we use for complex data recovery
FORENSIC DATA RECOVERY SERVICES
At Wildfire Data Recovery, we specialise in advanced forensic data recovery for individuals, law firms, investigators, corporations, and government agencies. Our lab-certified processes go beyond standard recovery — we extract, analyse, and document digital evidence from mobile phones, computers, external drives, and damaged devices using industry-leading forensic tools.
Mobile Phone Forensic Extraction & Forensic Phone Unlocking Brisbane
Forensic extraction of deleted SMS, MMS, iMessages, and call logs from both iPhones and Android devices, even if the device is rooted, jailbroken, damaged (from impact or water-damaged), or partially inaccessible. Using advanced forensic tools and techniques, we recover both visible and deleted communications, including timestamps, contact details, and message content (including attachments). ​
Our Brisbane forensic team uses advanced chip-off recovery, JTAG/ISP programming, EDL mode access, and Cellebrite Premium for forensic phone unlocking, allowing direct access to internal flash memory when standard extraction tools fail. Wildfire Data Recovery can bypass screen locks, recover data from encrypted storage, and perform mobile phone forensic extraction from devices that are no longer booting. We handle devices in both AFU (After First Unlock) and BFU (Before First Unlock) states.​
If you need to recover media from a water damaged phone, our engineers use chip-off techniques, in conjunction with Cellebrite, to access the internal NAND flash memory directly, bypassing all damaged circuitry.
Encrypted Hard Drive Recovery & BitLocker Encrypted Laptop Data Recovery Brisbane
Wildfire Data Recovery’s forensic engineers are experts in encrypted hard drive recovery, providing advanced decryption services for hard drives, laptops, desktops and external hard drives, all protected by BitLocker (Windows), FileVault (macOS), APFS encryption, VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, LUKS (Linux), PGP Disk, BestCrypt, and Samsung KNOX.
If you need BitLocker encrypted laptop data recovery in Brisbane, Wildfire Data Recovery creates detailed sector-level forensic images of the encrypted volume and uses Passware Kit Forensic to recover Device Encryption Keys (DEK) and associated structures. Even when passwords have been rejected or partially overwritten, Wildfire Data Recovery’s encrypted hard drive recovery techniques employ advanced key recovery and GPU-accelerated brute-force methods to unlock your data.
BitLocker
APFS Apple Encryption
VeraCrypt
Deleted File & Metadata Recovery (PC & Mac):
Wildifre Data Recovery performs forensic recovery of deleted documents, images, PDFs, spreadsheets, and other file types from both Windows and macOS systems.
Why Our Process Protects Your Evidence
Effective data recovery requires not only advanced tools but also strict adherence to best practices to protect data integrity, maximise recovery success, and maintain legal defensibility, particularly in forensic cases. The following are widely accepted best practices for data recovery teams:
1. Follow the Principle of 'Do No Harm'
Always ensure the original device is preserved in its current state. Avoid any unnecessary power-ons or software scans directly on the device. Where possible, create a forensic-grade sector-by-sector image first, working only from this clone.
2. Perform Comprehensive Diagnostics Before Action
At Wildfire Data Recovery, we begin every recovery case with a complete diagnostic process to identify whether the issue is physical, electrical, firmware, or logical. This prevents incorrect actions that could worsen the damage or jeopardise data.
3. Prioritise Imaging Over Logical Repairs
Always perform a complete bit-by-bit image of the affected device before attempting any file system repairs or data extraction. Imaging captures the data exactly as it exists, including damaged sectors, ensuring nothing is lost during the recovery process.
4. Use Write-Blockers and Forensic Tools When Needed
In forensic or sensitive cases, use certified write-blockers and forensic acquisition tools to prevent accidental changes to the source device. Always document the tool versions and settings used.
5. Handle Encryption with Caution
When our engineers work with encrypted devices, they carefully preserve metadata, headers, and key sectors essential for decryption. Any corruption to these areas can render all data unrecoverable.
6. Maintain Chain of Custody and Documentation
For every recovery job, especially forensic ones, maintain a detailed log of all steps taken, including images captured, tools used, hashes generated, and technician notes. This ensures transparency, legal defensibility, and repeatability.
NO DATA? NO FEE POLICY!
Our team combines expertise in cybersecurity, mobile forensics, electronics engineering, and advanced data carving. We routinely work with sensitive cases that demand not only technical skill but also discretion, attention to chain of custody, and the ability to provide detailed, expert-level reporting.
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USB, SSD & External Drive Forensics:
We recover data from USB flash drives, external hard drives, and SSDs. We can help even if these devices have been formatted, encrypted, or damaged. We also work with devices that a computer no longer recognises, have electrical failures, or have been wiped.
In forensic investigations, these devices often hold important evidence about file transfers, data theft, or unauthorised activity. Our recovery process keeps the following information intact:
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Timestamps
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Access logs
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Hidden or deleted files
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This helps us trace user actions and recreate the movement of files accurately.
Our data recovery service is essential for legal disputes, corporate investigations, and cases involving theft of intellectual property.
Mobile Phone Extraction (Damaged or Locked Devices):
We perform full logical and physical extractions from smartphones and tablets, including
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Huawei, and more —
Even if they are broken, water-damaged, or completely unresponsive, our advanced methods include chip-off and JTAG recovery, allowing direct access to internal flash memory when standard tools fail. This enables us to bypass screen locks, recover data from encrypted storage, and extract information from devices that are no longer booting or displaying. These techniques are essential when recovering critical evidence from devices that have been physically damaged or intentionally wiped
Cloud, Chat & Social Media Recovery:
Extraction of history, deleted messages, and cached content from browsers, cloud services (Google Drive, iCloud, iCloud Drive etc.) WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, Threema, Instagram, Tinder, Bumble and Snapchat — even after deletion or app uninstallation. Helps reconstruct digital intent or communication timelines.
iOS Forensic Data Recovery:
We perform full ROOTED file system, logical acquisitions and full physical extractio of iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch devices, including both working and damaged units. Our forensic-grade process allows us to create a complete image of the device's file system, recover critical secrets such as saved passwords and encryption keys, and decrypt protected data for comprehensive analysis and recovery.
Advanced EFS Forensic Data Recovery:
We specialise in breaking NTFS encryption and decrypting files protected with Windows Encrypting File System (EFS). Using forensic tools and key recovery techniques, we can extract user certificates, decrypt EFS-protected files, and recover critical data even from compromised or inaccessible Windows systems.
Password Digger:
We offer advanced forensic capabilities to extract, decrypt, and analyse encrypted data across macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms. This includes retrieving and decrypting both system and user keychains, allowing access to saved credentials and secure tokens. If Apple ID credentials are recovered, we can securely download complete iCloud backups using forensic tools. Additionally, we can decrypt and extract encryption metadata from technologies such as BitLocker, FileVault, VeraCrypt, TrueCrypt, LUKS, PGP Disk, and BestCrypt.
Wildfire Data Recovery is one of the few data recovery labs in Australia equipped to handle encrypted, deleted, damaged, and legally sensitive data in compliance with court-admissible standards. Every case is treated with forensic precision — from mobile phone extractions and metadata validation to full physical imaging and report generation.
"Whether you're retrieving deleted text messages for a court matter, recovering encrypted data from a BitLocker drive, or investigating whether sensitive information was copied to a USB, our Wildifre Data Recovery Brisbane forensic team delivers results with integrity, discretion, and full chain-of-custody documentation."
Mobile Phones and Tablets We Support
🔓 iOS Devices:
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iPhones (4s through to the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max)
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iPads (all generations, including Air, Mini, and Pro)
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iPod Touch (5th to 7th Gen)
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We support locked, disabled, water-damaged, or non-booting devices. Our iOS recovery methods include full file system extraction, iCloud data acquisition, and password/keychain recovery.
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Samsung (Galaxy S series, Note, A series, J series, Fold/Flip, and tablets)
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Google Pixel (all generations)
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Huawei / Honor (including Kirin-based devices)
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Oppo, Vivo, Realme (MediaTek and Qualcomm-based)
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Xiaomi / Redmi / Poco
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Sony Xperia, LG, Motorola, HTC, ZTE, and more
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We handle encrypted, FRP-locked, broken, or rooted Android phones using JTAG, ISP, EDL, and chip-off recovery methods when necessary.​​
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MD-NEXT Mobile Phone Forensic Software
The MD‑NEXT forensic extraction tool supports over 15,000 models of mobile and digital devices, across a wide variety of platforms and categories
THE DATA FORENSICS INVESTIGATION PROCESS
At Wildfire Data Recovery, when we undertake a forensic investigation, we follow a strict four-stage methodology that reflects the same standards used by global law enforcement, government, and enterprise organisations.
Our engineers understand that evidence integrity and procedural rigour are paramount, and from the moment your device enters our lab, we treat it as critical evidence—meticulously protected, verified, and documented at every stage.
1. ACQUISITION
The first phase is Acquisition, where our engineers create a forensic image of your device. This isn't just a standard backup or copy. We use specialised hardware write-blockers, ensuring your original data is never altered, even at the microscopic level.
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ISOLATION: By isolating the device from any writing capabilities, we protect the integrity of the evidence from the start. Throughout this process, we log every handling of your device, building a chain of custody that documents precisely who, when, and how the evidence was accessed.
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HASHING: To ensure that the copy we work from is an exact, mathematically verifiable duplicate of your device, we calculate cryptographic hashes like SHA-256, which act as digital fingerprints. This means any changes, no matter how small, would be immediately detectable.
2. EXAMINATION
Once we have your forensic image, our engineers begin the Examination phase. This is where we extract, process, and sift through the data. Using forensic-grade tools like Magnet Forensic, Cellebrite UFED or Digital Collector, Belkasoft, Autopsy, and Oxygen Forensic Detective. We recover deleted files, reconstruct timelines, and expose hidden artifacts that can reveal crucial insights.
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It’s not just about the files you can see—it's about uncovering the files you can't see, the traces left behind in system logs, metadata, and residual data that often tell the real story. We also look for patterns, run keyword searches, and map connections across multiple data sources, giving us a broader picture of digital behaviour and activity on the device.
Some of the forensic tools we use to aid our clients in obtaining forensic data from mobile phones, tablets and hard drives.
From there, our team moves into ANALYSIS, where we interpret and correlate the evidence we've gathered. This is where our engineers use their investigative skills to cross-reference data, reconstruct user actions, and establish clear timelines of events.
We aim to answer the key investigative questions you or your legal team might have—what happened, when, how, and who was involved. This stage often involves analysing behaviour patterns, identifying anomalies, and testing theories against the evidence at hand. Our goal is always to produce findings that are defensible, evidence-backed, and leave no room for speculation.
An example of our forensic toolkit onsite carry-bag.
These badges represent certifications issued by Cellebrite, a global leader in digital intelligence and forensic tools.
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CCO (Cellebrite Certified Operator) – This certification demonstrates that the holder is proficient in using Cellebrite’s UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device) tools to perform logical and physical extractions from mobile devices. It validates basic hands-on skills in mobile data acquisition.
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CCPA (Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst) – This advanced certification confirms expertise in analysing extracted data from mobile devices. It focuses on in-depth forensic analysis, data carving, timeline reconstruction, and understanding complex artefacts using Cellebrite Physical Analyzer.
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Together, these certifications validate both data extraction and forensic analysis skills essential for mobile phone forensic investigations.
3. REPORTING
Finally, in the Reporting stage, we turn our technical findings into clear, concise, and court-ready reports. Whether it's an executive summary for your board, a technical breakdown for your IT department, or legal affidavits prepared for litigation, our engineers ensure that the presentation of the data is appropriate for your audience.
Where needed, we support our reports with visual diagrams, reconstructed event timelines, and actionable recommendations to strengthen your organisation's security posture or assist in legal proceedings.
Throughout the entire process, we apply the same quality assurance protocols that have earned Wildfire Data Recovery a reputation for precision and integrity. Every stage of the investigation is documented, the chain of custody is maintained from start to finish, and the integrity of the data is verified at each step through hash validation.
Our engineers keep exhaustive logs of every action taken, ensuring that our work can stand up to scrutiny in any forum—whether it’s court, regulatory inquiry, or an internal investigation.
"Forensic data recovery isn't just about retrieving files — it's about uncovering the digital truth, even when someone tried to erase it."
Viktor Burcevski - Owner WDR
NOTE: This Cellebrite workflow enables our expert forensic team to recover critical data from locked or inaccessible phones and tablets, even when traditional methods fail. By using the Cellebrite Advanced Access Adapter, we can interface directly with the device at a low level—bypassing certain security restrictions like lock screens and even full device encryption
OUR WILDFIRE DATA - EXPERT FORENSIC RECOVERY TIPS & METHODS
Click on the below + to show much more detail and some real-world, forensic cases Wildifre Data Recovery has performed for our clients.
Faster file-system extraction - Cellebrite Premium ES
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With Cellebrite Inseyets UFED, Physical Extractor plus much more, we're able to perform faster, deeper, and more reliable file-system extractions from both iOS and Android devices, including those that are locked or disabled. This means we can access the internal data structures of a phone or tablet—far beyond what’s available through standard backups or logical extractions.
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This platform supports the widest range of mobile devices on the market, including the latest iPhones and Samsung models, and is capable of bypassing lock screens and encryption in lawful, controlled environments. Once unlocked, we can recover everything from deleted text messages and app data to photos, call logs, browser history, and even secured content stored in hidden or encrypted areas of the file system.
For a full list of devices, tablets and other media we support, please follow the link to our Forensic Support Page.
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Cellebrite Inseyets for Enterprise is a powerful tool that provides critical mobile data access on iOS and Android devices. It offers: ​
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full file system access,
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physical extractions, and
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entry to highly secure areas like iOS Keychain and Secure Folder.
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cloud backups,
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This expands data collection beyond logical extraction, ensuring efficient report generation with high data defensibility. Moreover, it enhances evidence discovery by accessing data from over 50 cloud sources, including ephemeral messaging apps, application usage, location data, device-stored emails, logs, and deleted content.
FORENSIC DATA RECOVERY SERVICES WE OFFER
Wildfire Data Recovery's Brisbane laboratory delivers comprehensive digital forensics services across all platforms and devices. Our ISO 27001 certified facility combines industry-leading tools, expert analysis, and 24/7 emergency response.
"You may only get one shot at recovering your precious data...so choose wisely."
DATA RECOVERY PRICING
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Our prices START at $190, depending on the reason and complexity of the failure. All data recovery pricing is based on complexity. Therefore the more complex the issue, the higher the cost for data recovery and the longer it may take to recover. Our services also have faster Priority, and Emergency Service options which can have a higher cost in order to push your device at "the front of the line" to get faster results. These options are usually taken up by our business and corporate clients. In summary, cost will depend on the type of problem your hard drive presents to us with and how quickly you need the data back. We offer a FREE assessment and quote on all recoveries.
At Wildfire DATA Recovery we never provide an official quote until our engineers have had an opportunity to diagnose your hard drive within our workshop. While we can provide estimations based on our client's descriptions of their hard drive issues, these will most likely change once our engineers evaluate your hard drive.
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About Us
Founded in Brisbane in 2018 by certified digital forensic specialist Viktor Burcevski, Wildfire has become Australia’s trusted name in complex forensic data recovery. Whether assisting law firms, corporate clients, government departments, or grieving families, our mission is to retrieve and preserve the invisible digital footprints left behind — with the precision, confidentiality, and legal validity required in the courtroom.
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