A Birmingham-based factory experienced a severe ransomware attack that encrypted all files on its 15-year-old IBM server, which contained:
- 16 large SCSI 3.5” hard drives, running in a RAID array.
- The server was critical to factory operations, containing manufacturing process data, inventory records, and financial documents.
- The ransomware attack locked access to all business data, preventing the factory from operating.
- The business had no working backup, making data recovery essential to avoid financial loss and downtime.
Since ransomware encrypts files and corrupts RAID metadata, an advanced forensic recovery and decryption strategy was required.
Our Expertise in IBM Server & Ransomware Data Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Birmingham Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Decrypting ransomware-encrypted files using advanced forensic methods
✔ RAID array reconstruction after attacks on legacy IBM servers
✔ Recovering manufacturing & financial data from SCSI-based storage systems
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the IBM server and its 16 SCSI drives, our engineers conducted a comprehensive forensic evaluation. The key findings included:
- The RAID structure was intact, but all data was encrypted by ransomware.
- The ransomware had corrupted RAID metadata, preventing normal RAID rebuilds.
- The operating system was locked, making direct recovery impossible.
To successfully recover the factory’s operational data, we implemented a multi-step ransomware & RAID recovery strategy:
Step 1: Forensic Cloning & Data Preservation
- Created sector-by-sector forensic clones of all 16 SCSI hard drives.
- Ensured no additional ransomware processes could overwrite or alter data.
Step 2: RAID Reconstruction & Metadata Repair
- Analysed RAID configuration settings to manually rebuild the array outside of the IBM server.
- Restored RAID metadata and file allocation tables, making file recovery possible.
Step 3: Ransomware Decryption & Data Extraction
- Used proprietary ransomware recovery tools to decrypt factory operation files, financial records, and production logs.
- Identified and restored unencrypted shadow copies and hidden system files.
Step 4: Data Integrity Check & Secure Transfer
- Conducted final validation checks to confirm all recovered files were accessible.
- Successfully transferred the restored data to a new secure server.
The Result
We successfully recovered 97.5% of the factory’s encrypted files, including:
✅ Manufacturing process data and production schedules
✅ Factory financial records, payroll data, and invoices
✅ Operational software configurations and archived business files
The factory was able to resume operations without paying the ransom, ensuring full business continuity.
Why Choose Birmingham Data Recovery for IBM Server Ransomware Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in RAID, SCSI, and legacy IBM server recovery.
✅ Advanced Ransomware Decryption – Recovering locked files without ransom payments.
✅ Forensic RAID Reconstruction – Rebuilding arrays affected by malware or corruption.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Ensuring minimal downtime and 100% data confidentiality.
If your IBM server has suffered a ransomware attack, RAID failure, or data corruption, contact Birmingham Data Recovery today for professional assistance!