SecureDelete is a Java tool designed to securely delete files and directories from your system. By overwriting the data multiple times with random patterns and zeros, it ensures that sensitive information is irretrievable.
- Securely deletes files and directories
- Overwrites data with random bytes and fixed patterns
- User-friendly command-line interface
SecureDelete employs the following techniques to ensure data is unrecoverable:
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Multiple Overwrites: The tool overwrites the file data several times to prevent recovery.
- First pass: Random data
- Second pass: Zeros
- Third pass: Random data
- Final pass: Fixed pattern (0xFF)
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Directory Deletion: If a directory is specified, SecureDelete recursively deletes all files and subdirectories within it.
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Execution Time Measurement: It tracks the total time taken to securely delete files.
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Follow the prompt to enter the file or directory path you wish to delete.
You can download the latest release from here.
| Platform | Download Link |
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| Windows | Download SecureDelete |
| Linux | Build from source (instructions coming soon!) |
Contributions are welcome! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
- Java Development Kit (JDK)
- GitHub for hosting the repository
For any questions or support, feel free to reach out via GitHub.