USB flash drives (pen drives, memory sticks) are widely used for personal, academic, and business data storage. Despite their portability, they are highly vulnerable to data loss caused by physical damage, file system corruption, or chip-level failures.
At RecData Malta, we specialize in USB flash drive data recovery, using advanced techniques such as chip-off recovery, controller repair, and NAND reconstruction. Our engineers handle all brands and models, from consumer-grade USB drives to industrial-grade storage devices.
For complex cases, we collaborate with leading laboratories in Europe and internationally (Dubai, Greece, Belgium, Luxembourg). In the most critical cases, we rely on one of the best UK ISO-certified cleanroom labs, equipped with advanced tools and highly specialized engineers in NAND recovery.
Types of USB Flash Drives We Recover
- Standard USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 / USB-C flash drives – SanDisk, Kingston, Transcend, Corsair, Verbatim, Toshiba
- Encrypted USB drives – IronKey, Kingston DataTraveler Vault, SanDisk SecureAccess
- High-capacity USB sticks (128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB)
- Bootable USB drives used for operating systems or system recovery
- Industrial USB devices used in medical, automotive, and industrial environments
Common Causes of USB Flash Drive Failure
- Physical damage: broken connectors, snapped PCB, or crushed casing
- Controller failure: firmware corruption or controller chip malfunction
- NAND degradation: bad memory cells after intensive write cycles
- File system corruption: improper removal, formatting errors, or malware attacks
- Water/fire damage: environmental exposure causing short-circuit
- Accidental deletion or formatting: loss of critical files without backup
- Short circuit / overvoltage: USB port power surge damaging electronics
USB Data Recovery Techniques
- Chip-off recovery: removing NAND chips and extracting raw data directly
- Monolithic USB recovery: advanced micro-soldering on one-piece USB devices
- Controller repair: fixing corrupted firmware and mapping tables
- File system reconstruction: NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, ext4, etc.
- Decryption handling: recovering encrypted USB drives when keys/passwords are provided
- Bad sector cloning: imaging partially damaged NAND for maximum data extraction
Why Professionals Choose RecData Malta
- Experience with all major USB brands: Kingston, SanDisk, Corsair, Verbatim, Transcend, Toshiba, Samsung
- Expertise in monolithic and encrypted USB flash drives
- ISO-certified cleanroom facilities for handling physically damaged devices
- Collaboration with top European and international recovery labs
- Free pickup & delivery across Malta & Gozo
- No Data, No Fee guarantee
FAQs – USB Data Recovery in Malta
Can you recover data from a physically broken USB stick?
Yes, using micro-soldering and chip-off recovery, we can extract data even from snapped or damaged USB drives.
Do you recover encrypted USB drives?
Yes, if you provide the encryption key or password, we can recover data from encrypted USB sticks like IronKey or Kingston Vault.
My USB is not detected, can you still recover data?
Yes. Even if a USB is not recognized, we can access data by repairing the controller or extracting the NAND chips.
Best USB data recovery lab in Malta?
RecData is recognized as one of the best USB recovery labs in Malta, trusted by professionals, students, and businesses.
Client Reviews – USB Recovery
⭐ Alex B.
“My Kingston USB snapped in half. RecData recovered all my university documents.”
⭐ Maria L.
“My encrypted IronKey stopped working. They were able to restore all files once I provided the key.”
⭐ Thomas R.
“Water-damaged USB drive containing business contracts was successfully recovered. Truly professional service.”
📍 Contact RecData Malta
- Address: 50 Old Bakery St, Valletta, Malta
- Phone: +356 79332877
- Website: maltadatarecovery.com
- Email: malta@recdati.com
