Recovering Data After an Accidental rm -rf on Linux: Step‑by‑Step Guide
When a routine rm -rf command mistakenly wipes critical backup directories on a Linux server, this article walks through the immediate containment actions, detailed forensic data collection, the underlying file‑system mechanics of ext4 and XFS, and a comprehensive suite of recovery techniques—from lsof‑based live file grabs to extundelete, debugfs, LVM snapshots, and cloud‑disk imaging—ensuring you can restore lost files safely.
