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How do I wipe a modern SSD to prevent data recovery? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 6 months ago by User_already_exist to c/[email protected]

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I understand traditional methods don’t work with modern SSD, anyone knows any good way to do it?

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[–] WhatAmLemmy 21 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Most SSD/flash secure erase methods involve the storage having full disk encryption enabled, and simply destroying the encryption key. Without the encryption key the data can't be deciphered even with the correct password, as the password was only used to encrypt the encryption key itself. This is why you can "factory reset" an iPhone or Android in seconds.