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+ | ======= Wipe disks securely ======= | ||
+ | ====== Destroying data and devices permanently TL;DR ====== | ||
+ | ==== HDD ==== | ||
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+ | - $ shred -v -n6 -z /dev/sdX (-n6 is the number of passes, when left out, 3 is standard); | ||
+ | - Remove the HDD cover, drill through the platters a few times with a metal drill; | ||
+ | - One minute in the workshop microwave; | ||
+ | - Dispose of with the electric waste. | ||
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+ | ==== Flash storage ==== | ||
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+ | ===== Destroying data permanently TL;DR ===== | ||
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+ | $ sudo shred -v -n6 -z / | ||
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+ | or use hdparm if devices is capable of ATA Enhanced Secure Erase | ||
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+ | ===== Hardware-specific problems ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Flash storage ==== | ||
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+ | Firmware abstraction, |
wipe_disks_securely.txt · Last modified: 2023/04/16 15:43 by thum