How to shred files, folders and other data in Linux Ubuntu

by May 22, 2023Linux, Security, Software0 comments

How to shred files, folders and other data in Linux Ubuntu

Shred files, wipe empty space, erase memory and wipe folders in Linux with shred command and Secure-Delete package: srm sfill sdmem

READ CAREFULLY Use the instructions in this video very carefully and at your own risk. All the commands in this video DON’T ask for confirmation before they run. We are not responsible for any data loss that may occur.

Commands

  • shred -fzv –remove=wipe ./SecretDocs/ledger.*
  • sudo shred -fzv –remove=wipe /dev/sdb1
  • sudo apt install secure-delete
  • srm -rvz ./MyDocs
  • sudo sfill -vzl /media/user/data
  • sudo sdmem -vl

Use the instructions in this video at your own risk. We are not responsible for any data loss or other damages that may occur

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