Re: [Thinkpad] virus on memory chips??

From: Phil Smith III <lists_at_akphs.com>
Date: Sun Feb 19 2006 - 13:12:31 EST

From: "Anthony R. Gold" <thinkpadlist2@ahjg.co.uk> worte:
>What is the "scientific" way of reliably and totally destroying all
>sensitive data on a hard drive and what is the "common sense" way?

Can't speak to that directly, but I'd'a thought that dunking a drive in the ocean (or similar) for a few hours should do it. Surely the air holes will allow enough water in? If not, maybe loosening a few screws first? Haven't tried this, but always wondered at the "drilling" methods simply 'cause they do indeed sound labor-intensive.

...phsiii

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