This is interesting
QuoteYour hard drive is watching you: it's the spy in the machine. It records all you do online - where you go, what you look at, what you read and write. And that data can live on even if you think you've wiped it away. Like a traitor, your hard drive could reveal far more about you than you ever wanted it to............
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/aug/14/security.computerforensics
I think the hammer and screwdriver (left-handed) method is the only secure way to wipe a drive. ;)
Quote from: Simon on Aug 14, 2008, 20:57:54
I think the hammer and screwdriver (left-handed) method is the only secure way to wipe a drive. ;)
And more fun ;D
Quote from: Simon on Aug 14, 2008, 20:57:54
I think the hammer and screwdriver (left-handed) method is the only secure way to wipe a drive. ;)
;D Indeed Simon... :thumb:
It's certainly my preferred method. In the past, when I retired a machine, I'd try and find a home for it, but the only way I would do that now is if I fitted a new HD.
sulfuric acid kills it nicely. If you have some lying around >:D
Sadly, no, So. Would citric work? ;D
Quote from: Rik on Aug 15, 2008, 09:17:16
Sadly, no, So. Would citric work? ;D
I wonder if prolonged contact with a well know Cola drink would work?
It should do. I suppose soaking in a bucket of hot water for a few days would be quite effective.
Blow lamp.... ;D
That too. :)
Quote from: Rik on Aug 15, 2008, 09:40:34
That too. :)
They really should have some kind of contained acid thing in government laptops for safety so if its lost they can activate it and destroy the drive, since its doubtful they will get the things back.
That's way too sensible, Gary. ;)
Quote from: Killhippie on Aug 15, 2008, 09:43:21
They really should have some kind of contained acid thing in government laptops for safety so if its lost they can activate it and destroy the drive, since its doubtful they will get the things back.
Far too simple Gary... ;)
Quote from: Rik on Aug 15, 2008, 09:47:39
That's way too sensible, Gary. ;)
True, they should therefore have no passwords on them or encryption and be easy to use for children ;D they lose enough to enter into that one laptop for every child campaign anyway
I thought they already were? :eyebrow:
Quote from: Rik on Aug 15, 2008, 09:52:52
I thought they already were? :eyebrow:
:rofl: