So it's about the algorithm. Well, then we need to find out why we could trust those tools. If we figured out the algorithm, then we might write a simple script to do the same process. The focus should be 'how', NOT 'who' nor 'which'! ;)
Unless... unless... the algorithm is patented and/or copyrighted? Meow...
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 6:40 PM, Ted Roche tedroche@gmail.com wrote:
On Sat, Jul 1, 2017 at 5:46 AM, Man-wai Chang changmw@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks. But do you need a special tool if you used /dev/random as input to the dd command?
How many passes do you make? Do you ensure you flip each bit on and then off? What about the spare space automatically allocated by the drive and then hidden from view? What about bad sectors?
Like encryption, it's often better not to DIY.