Adobe Files Disappeared

@HH5FBB first of all, I am NOT AN EMPLOYEE, JUST A USER like you...so please do not bite my head off....

I read your past messages, and I have a feeling if the files disappeared, can someone with access to your account, may have mistakenly deleted files or folders without realizing it. Worse, a cyberattack or malware could be responsible. Hackers can exploit vulnerabilities to delete or encrypt files, holding them for ransom. If you have any third-party apps integrated with your Adobe account, a security breach in one of those could also compromise your files.

For that matter, first thing I would do is to check for apps or malware installed in July 2025. I am more concerned what else was compromised on your computer.  You can start by looking at your computer's list of installed programs, which you can usually sort by installation date. On a Windows PC, go to "Apps & features" in your settings and sort the list by "Install date" to see what was added recently. On a Mac, you can open "System Information" from the Utilities folder, navigate to the "Installations" section under "Software," and view a history of all software and app installations with their corresponding dates. Additionally, run a scan with a reputable antivirus or antimalware program, as these tools are specifically designed to detect and remove malicious software that may not appear in the standard app list.

If you had a disgruntled staff member, a new staff member or maybe it was accidental deletion. Okay, because it was since July 2025, there is no chance in recovery...but, it's a huge BUT, supposedly, Adobe also maintains a version history. This means you might be able to restore a previous version of a file even if it wasn't deleted entirely, but simply had its content changed or erased. https://helpx.adobe.com/ca/indesign/using/view-manage-versions.html 

Other than that, hopefully it's something.... again, I am NOT AN EMPLOYEE, JUST A USER