Eraser (software)

Eraser
Release4 September 2003; 22 years ago (2003-09-04)
Stable release
6.2.0.2996 / 4 April 2025; 16 months ago (2025-04-04)
Written inC#, C++
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows
TypeSecure file erasure
LicenseGNU General Public License
Websitehttps://eraser.heidi.ie

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 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b Schofield, Jack (30 November 2017). "My laptop no longer works. How can I erase my personal data?". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  4. ^ Doss, Surit (13 November 2017). "Wipe your hard drive clean". Telegraph India. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  5. ^ "How to permanently delete files". BT.com. Archived from the original on 6 February 2018. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  6. ^ Johansen, Gerard (2017). Digital Forensics and Incident Response. 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 11 December 2018.
  8. ^ Martin, Jim (13 April 2018). "Here's how to ensure no-one can get back sensitive files you've deleted". Tech Advisor. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  9. ^ Zukerman, Erez (8 January 2013). "Review: Eraser removes files safely and permanently". PCWorld. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Disposing of Devices Safely" (PDF). United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team. Retrieved 11 December 2018.


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