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Would it be viable to sanitize deleted unencrypted data with with encryption afterwards for flash storages? [closed]

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Recently I had been reading up on the wear leveling mechanisms of SSDs and other flash storages.
Given that I purchase and sell a lot of used flash storages no longer needed, I’m wondering if there’s a way to maximise the effect of data sa… Continue reading Would it be viable to sanitize deleted unencrypted data with with encryption afterwards for flash storages? [closed]→

Database Security Best Practices: The Essential Guide

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In 2021, an F-35 fighter jet is more likely to be taken out by a cyberattack than a missile. In the digital age, the threat of an attack is everywhere and constantly growing. If your company or agency fails to adhere to database security best practices, you risk a lot. Items at risk include your […]

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If I move a file within the same drive or partition and then shred that file with a file shredder, would it still be recoverable?

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If I move a file within the same drive or partition, suppose from one folder to another, and then shred that file with a file shredder, would it still be recoverable? Is there still some trace of that file left in the previous location it … Continue reading If I move a file within the same drive or partition and then shred that file with a file shredder, would it still be recoverable?→

Is there a fullproof way to safely erase SSD data, without physically destroying it?

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During my search for an answer to this question I found that TRIM may not be reliable(https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2019/01/life-after-trim-using-factory-access-mode-for-imaging-ssd-drives/)as well as the ATA secure erasure, some have even sa… Continue reading Is there a fullproof way to safely erase SSD data, without physically destroying it?→

Double Encryption: When Ransomware Recovery Gets Complicated

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Ever hear of double extortion? It’s a technique increasingly employed by ransomware attackers. A malware payload steals a victim’s plaintext information before launching its encryption routine. Those operating the ransomware then go on to demand two ransoms — one for a decryption utility and the other for the deletion of the victim’s stolen information from […]

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