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

submitted 3 months 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 41 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Encrypted volume and burn the encryption key

[–] Winbombs@lemmy.world 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

This is how storage services attest to a secure wipe.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago

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

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