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Re: Cleaning software - richtea - 07-24-2016
Just a side note on "confidential data":
Shred and/or srm may be ineffective on SSDs, so beware of a false sense of security in case the aging HDD has been replaced.
Re: Cleaning software - Wirezfree - 07-24-2016
@richtea,
Correct, it depends on many factors:
1. Does the SSD support "Secure Erase" not all SSD controllers enable it
2. srm/secure erase do random overwrites(35?), so it may still be possible, with time & tools to recover files.
3. Best general user option is to use gparted and completely erase, and zero out free space.
Like always, it's a risk assessment...
Re: Cleaning software - richtea - 08-29-2016
Back to the topic, tangentially:
http://www.bleachbit.org/news/bleachbit-stifles-investigation-hillary-clinton
I am told the new company mascot will be called the BleachBitch.