Simple deleting a file doesn't help much because nothing is deleted. The disk space is beeing made available again to the system, but the actual bytes on the hard disk drive weren't changed. The file system has to consume some time writing your data to the disk, but it doesn't have to consume time 'unlinking' it. It simply makes it available to the next best calling proccess. A standard 'undelete' program can search through your hard drive's free space and restore your files. Writing new data on a hard drive minimizes the 'old data' to the point where your file system will ignore it. But forensic soft/hardware used against you will be able to read through. Ground Zero secure delete is the solution ! With the support of this application, it is possible to successfully defeat recovery tools such as EnCase to delete a file in a secure way. Advanced deletion shemes like the DOD 5220.22M Standard or Peter Gutmann's algorithm ensure maximum security for your private data. It is also possible to select your own custom deletion methode where you can specify your own amount of overwrites. g0 Secure Delete is licensed as shareware, the cost of the registered version is $26.00 and full download size is 2.18 MB. You can download a free version of g0 Secure Delete by following download link at Free Downloads section of this page. g0 Secure Delete is developed or distributed by GroundZero Security and is listed under system utilities system maintenance.
