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Hard Drive History

youpa -  
 Anonymous user -
Hello,

I think our backup drive has been connected to another computer and that some folders/files may have been copied (and stolen) to that other computer.

How can I check this? Is there a way to see the usage history of an external hard drive?

Thank you

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4 answers

  1. Anonymous user
     
    Do you physically have the disk to examine with you?
    It should be noted that there is always a trace of deleted files or those that have passed through the disk. It is possible to find out through data recovery that will be done by certain software or by a professional.
    The thing is that it can be either long, or expensive, or ineffective...

    In short, unless you have sensitive data such as for a business, medical files, legal documents, bank records, etc., it's hardly worth it...
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  2. youpa
     
    Yes, I have the HDD with me.

    It's sensitive data from my company.
    I really need to know if someone has stolen documents and information.
    I know the date and that the person is using a MAC.

    See you later.
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      So go check in a store for data recovery.
      However, I recommend that you make a full backup of your drive occasionally and do it on a hard medium (like Blu-ray).
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  3. youpa
     
    I am looking for free software that would allow me to check myself.
    Thank you.
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      You're a pro, you told me, right?
      If you're a pro, you know that you should let the pros do their job and not pretend to be a great guru of occult sciences :)

      Google is your friend if you want to dabble in it, but know that if you try something, the pro might not be able to fix your mess afterwards...
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  4. youpa
     
    Is it that complicated to see if my hard drive was connected to a Mac on a given date?

    I've already looked on Google and I'm on this forum to get reliable and effective information.

    Thank you.
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    1. Anonymous user
       
      You can always try to see if any files were modified on a specific date using the Windows search function; at least that way you won't risk making a mistake.
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