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How do I wipe a modern SSD to prevent data recovery? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by User_already_exist@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I understand traditional methods don’t work with modern SSD, anyone knows any good way to do it?

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[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 42 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Encrypted volume and burn the encryption key

[–] Winbombs@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is how storage services attest to a secure wipe.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

But I wouldn't trust anyone else with said encryption key who knows if its going straight to the CIA or not.

[–] Dark_Arc@social.packetloss.gg 1 points 1 year ago

That's better for prevention than after the fact for the wear leveling reasons others have mentioned.