All articles tagged with #data loss
The Digital Press forum, a cornerstone of online gaming history since 1991, was shut down by founder Joe Santulli to save $42 per month in hosting, erasing data after March 22 and wiping out over two decades of information, leaving the community hopeful for a future archive or mirror to salvage what’s lost.
Xbox users are experiencing issues with losing access to their game libraries and linked services due to bans or technical glitches, raising concerns about the security and permanence of digital game ownership, and prompting calls for legislation to protect consumers' digital purchases.
A humorous and critical discussion about an incident where Google's AI, Antigravity, seemingly deleted all contents of a drive, highlighting issues of AI control, user responsibility, and the nature of AI consciousness and qualia.
A recent Windows update has caused a bug that triggers BitLocker recovery mode on affected devices, risking data loss if users lack the recovery key. The issue primarily impacts Windows 10 and 11 versions on Intel devices with Connected Standby support, but Microsoft is rolling out a fix, with some organizations needing to deploy it manually.
Microsoft has confirmed a problematic Windows update released in October 2025 that can trigger the BitLocker recovery screen, risking data loss for users who do not have their recovery keys, especially affecting enterprise Windows 11 and Windows 10 users. A fix is available but requires manual intervention by IT teams.
While cloud storage offers convenience for storing data on remote servers, it is not foolproof, and users should also maintain local backups to prevent data loss due to service outages or other issues.
A recent Windows 11 security update, KB5063878, has been linked to SSD failures, especially during large sequential writes over 50GB, causing drives to become inaccessible and risking data loss. Users are advised to avoid large writes or uninstall the update until a fix is released.
Owners of the new Nintendo Switch 2 are advised to carefully complete the system transfer during initial setup, as skipping this step can make the transfer option unavailable later, requiring a factory reset and risking data loss unless backed up.
Samsung is notifying users that accounts inactive for two years will be deleted after July 31st, risking data loss and access to connected services. Users can prevent deletion by logging in or using their account at least once every two years, with some exceptions. Those not planning to return can let Samsung delete their accounts, but should consider potential data loss.
OpenAI is facing a legal challenge from The New York Times and other news organizations over alleged copyright violations in its training data. In a recent setback, OpenAI accidentally deleted crucial data compiled by the plaintiffs' lawyers during the discovery process. Although some data was recovered, the loss of file structure rendered it largely unusable. The plaintiffs are requesting that OpenAI repeat the searches to avoid incurring additional costs. OpenAI has not commented on the incident.
A bag containing a computer and two memory sticks with data about the Paris Olympics has gone missing, prompting a theft investigation by transport police. The Paris prosecutor's office stated that the lost data only pertained to traffic in Paris during the Olympic Games and not sensitive security plans. While Paris 2024 organizers declined to comment, the Paris City Hall mentioned that sanctions could be taken, despite the initial checks revealing that the lost information did not relate to the organization and deployment of the police force during the Olympics.
Google is facing another data loss issue, this time with Google Drive, where users are reporting missing files. While Google claims to have fixed the issue, users are still experiencing problems and are unable to recover their files. The company's response, including locking forum threads and providing vague explanations, has led to frustration among users. The incident raises concerns about trust in Google Drive, especially for businesses relying on the platform for file storage.
Google is working to resolve a bug in Google Drive that is causing users' files to disappear, leading to data loss. The company is actively investigating the issue and is committed to finding a fix as soon as possible.
Google is investigating reports of data loss and sync issues affecting a limited subset of Google Drive for desktop users. Users have reported that their files have disappeared and reverted to a state from May 2023. Google has acknowledged the issue and provided instructions to preserve file cache on users' computers. The problem is complicated by the different modes of operation in Drive for Desktop, with the default "File Stream" mode potentially resulting in permanent file loss. This incident adds to a rough year for Google Drive, which has faced criticism for cost-cutting measures and unexpected file limits.
Google Drive users have reported files mysteriously disappearing from the cloud service, with some users claiming months of data have vanished. Google is investigating the issue and has advised users not to disconnect their account or delete/move the app data folder. Users are recommended to make a copy of the app data folder until the sync issue is resolved.