Eraser (software)

Eraser is an open-source[1] secure file erasure tool available for the Windows operating system.[2][3][4][5] It supports both file and volume wiping.[6][2]

Eraser
Initial release4 September 2003 (2003-09-04)
Stable release
6.2.0.2993 / 5 October 2021 (2021-10-05)
Repository
Written inC#, C++
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeSecure file erasure
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websitehttps://eraser.heidi.ie

Eraser securely erases data by overwriting it such that the data is irrecoverable.[1] It supports a variety of data destruction standards, including British HMG IS5 (Infosec Standard 5), American DoD 5220.22-M, and the Gutmann method which features a 35-pass overwrite.[7]

The tool has been recommended in TechAdvisor,[8] The Guardian,[3] and PC World,[9] and is a tool suggested by the United States government Computer Emergency Readiness Team.[10]

See also

References
  1. Hassan, Nihad (2017). Digital privacy and security using windows : a practical guide. New York, NY: Apress. p. 99. ISBN 978-1-4842-2799-2. OCLC 992988887.
  2. Pash, Adam (2011). Lifehacker : the guide to working smarter, faster, and better. Indianapolis, Ind: Wiley Pub. ISBN 978-1-118-13343-9. OCLC 762078309.
  3. Schofield, Jack (2017-11-30). "My laptop no longer works. How can I erase my personal data?". The Guardian. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  4. Doss, Surit (2017-11-13). "Wipe your hard drive clean". Telegraph India. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  5. "How to permanently delete files". BT.com. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  6. Johansen, Gerard (2017). Digital forensics and incident response : an intelligent way to respond to attacks. Birmingham, UK: Packt Publishing. p. 103. ISBN 978-1-78728-868-3. OCLC 1000390982.
  7. "Appendix A: Erasure Methods – Eraser". Eraser – Secure Erase Files from Hard Drives. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  8. Martin, Jim (2018-04-13). "Here's how to ensure no-one can get back sensitive files you've deleted". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  9. Zukerman, Erez (2013-01-08). "Review: Eraser removes files safely and permanently". PCWorld. Retrieved 2018-12-11.
  10. "Disposing of Devices Safely" (PDF). United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. Retrieved 11 December 2018.


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