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Data & Security Tools — Protect Your Files and Your Business

Use these tools when you want a calmer answer before you touch anything important. They help you judge scam risk, backup gaps, security basics and the chances of successful data recovery.

How this tool helpsStart with the risk: important files, suspicious activity, backup gaps or recovery needs. The tools help you choose safer next steps before changing, deleting or resetting anything.

They are designed for households, seniors, remote workers and small businesses that want clear next steps without the jargon. If the result looks serious, move straight into the matching support page or book help.

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About These Tools

What are data and security tools? These tools assess your risk of data loss, check your security posture, estimate data recovery probability, and identify scam vulnerabilities. Use them to understand your exposure before a problem occurs — or immediately after one does.

Critical rule if data is lost: Stop using the affected device immediately. Every file written to a drive with deleted data reduces recovery chances. Run the data recovery estimator and call us before doing anything else.

4 data & security tools

Tools in This Category

💾 Recovery
Data Recovery Chance Estimator
Can your lost files be recovered?
⚠️ Scam
Scam Risk Checker
How vulnerable are you to online scams?
🛡️ Security
PC Security Checklist
Is your computer properly protected?
🏢 Business
Essential Eight Checklist
Cybersecurity for small businesses
About These Tools

Who These Tools Are For & How to Use Them

Who should use these tools?

These tools are for anyone concerned about data loss, malware infection, scam exposure, or the security of their home or business device. Use them if you've noticed unusual behaviour, been targeted by a suspicious call, or want to check your security posture before an incident.

🧭 How to choose the right tool

Think you've been scammed → Scam Risk Checker. Files missing or device acting strangely → Data Recovery Chance Estimator. Business security review → Essential Eight Checklist. Home PC security check → PC Security Checklist.

⚠️ When to stop using tools and call a technician

If your antivirus has been disabled and you didn't do it, if you've allowed a remote access session from someone who called you, or if files are encrypted with a ransom note — stop using the device immediately and call us on 0452 323 571.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About These Tools

Disconnect from the internet immediately. Do not log into banking or email from that device. Call us — we'll safely assess what was done and remove any installed tools.
On an HDD: hours to days if you stop using the device now. On an SSD with TRIM enabled: minutes to hours. Stop unnecessary use and start QuoteMe for an assessment-first next step if the files matter.
The Essential Eight is the Australian government's baseline cybersecurity framework. If your business holds any customer data or processes payments, it applies to you. The checklist takes 10 minutes and shows your current score.
For most home users, yes — if it's kept updated and you practise basic security hygiene. For businesses, additional controls from the Essential Eight are recommended.
Sometimes — it depends on the strain. We attempt removal before recommending payment. If you have a backup, ransomware is merely a disruption rather than a disaster.
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Send the result through QuoteMe or describe the problem in your own words. A technician can confirm the safest next step and price before paid work begins.

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