LXer: 3 Best Ways to Securely Wipe Disk in Linux Using Command Line

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08-27-2022, 02:06 PM	#1
LXer LXer NewsBot Registered: Dec 2005 Posts: 129,040 Rep:	LXer: 3 Best Ways to Securely Wipe Disk in Linux Using Command Line Published at LXer: Sometimes we have to erase all the information from our disk in a way that ensures it is impossible to recover. The most typical reason for completely and irreversibly deleting a device is when, for example, it is to be given away or sold. This article shows you the three best ways to completely erase data from your disk using the dd, shred and wipe command. Read More...

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