Re: Flash Memory Wiping

[Dragos Ruiu <dr () eusecwest com>]

On Friday 19 January 2007 09:13, Deian Stefan wrote:
> If you have OS X you can use the Disk Utility to 0-out the data,
> 7-pass or 35-pass erase on any mounted volumes. There are alot of
> GNU/Linux tools that are similar and can do 35-pass erase.
>
> On 1/18/07, William M. Ryan <wmr02 () health state ny us> wrote:
> > Can anyone recommend a tool/technique  that will ensure that no data is
> > recoverable from flash memory devices including USB drives, Memory cards,
> > and PDAs?

No, you arent getting it.

You don't overwrite the data to erase on flash.
You fill the device.

cheers,
--dr

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