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How to erase as much as possible an SSD without ATA Secure Erase?
The question is almost completely answered. However, more details are still needed. See Update 2 down here.
I've learnt that the ATA Secure Erase is uncorrectly implemented in SSDs (sources are down ...
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Overwriting hard drive to securely delete a file?
I am working on a computer that I am not allowed to install new software on. It does not have secure delete software installed. Suppose I have a file (or files) that are sensitive that I'd like to ...
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Wiping an SSD with Parted Magic seemed too quick
I'm selling a computer with an SSD (it's a Lenovo ThinkPad Carbon X1). I wiped the drive using Parted Magic. I used the ATA method. I'm not sure what that is but it was the only setting available. It ...
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Is data-remanence a concern in RAM?
I know data-remanence is a concern on hard drives, but is it a concern on RAM? For example, once a program completes, is its data still available on RAM, just as data on a hard drive remains after ...
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Ensure data doesn't linger after being deleted
I'm trying to make a service that keeps as little data on its users as possible. To that end, I want to make sure that someone using forensic tools won't gain any more information than I would by ...
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Can a full SSD or HDD recover deleted data?
I've always been curious. It may be a stupid question but what if you deleted a file then filled up the SSD or HDD. Could your deleted data be recovered or is it physically impossible? I know Windows ...
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Wipe data from many storage devices
This software for wipe devices of storage:
Active@Kill Disk - Hard Drive Eraser.
Eraser.
Shredit for Windows.
Disk Wipe.
Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN).
I wonder if this software is able to use for ...
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