how to delete all traces of already removed files?
Hi,
There were a bunch of files I did *not* shred like I always do... :cry: Code:
shred -fuvxz -n5000 sensitiveFile1 sensitiveFile2 sensitiveFileN... Now...How do I delete all traces of those already removed files? Can I remove all the inodes as well? thank you, RandomX |
I don't really know how secure "Shred" is? I used UltraWipe on my XP box that is suppose to overwrite to DOD specs, but is there, (really) anyway to test that?
I would suggest if your D/L sensitive material over the NET to use a LIVE linux distro. All data created and viewed is deleted from RamDisk when re-booted. Nothing is really secure. If it does not exist then it can't be retrieved. KC |
kernel: 2.4.22
Distro: suse 9.0 pro Yeah, you kind of lost me on the Xbox bro. The shred utility is very secure in Unices. But that's not the point. There were files I just removed by dumping them to the trash bin on the local computer only. Then I just "emptied" the trash bin. 1. Is there any way to remove all traces of files you have "emptied from the trash bin"? 2. Can I delete or remove completely unused inodes? Thanks, Randomx |
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