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

Posted by bobolin on Aug 27, 2022 3:05 PM EDT
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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.

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