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A tool for wiping free RAM space in Linux (self.privacy)

submitted 1 day ago by Super_gamer46861 to c/[email protected]

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Description:

RAM wiping, or clearing the contents of Random Access Memory, is an important practice for enhancing privacy and security. When applications are used or when browsing the internet, sensitive data can temporarily reside in RAM, and wiping it ensures that this information is not recoverable after the session ends, thereby reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Additionally, attackers can employ techniques to scrape memory for sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers; regular RAM wiping mitigates this risk by removing such data before it can be exploited.

Features:

Small codebase
Runs in a loop (optional)
Wipes free RAM space using zeroes
Written in Bash

Source code: https://github.com/umutcamliyurt/WipeRAM

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[–] Super_gamer46861 2 points 22 hours ago

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely add multiple passes with random data to the tool