Robert J. Hansen (20.08.2008 09:12): > Bhushan Jain wrote: >> I wanted to know how could the file be deleted securely using PGP? > > Assuming you meant GnuPG, the answer is 'no'. > > Assuming you meant PGP, the answer is 'maybe'. PGP provides a secure > deletion tool, but as far as I know there has never been any serious > independent study of its effectiveness.
It employs Gutmann's methodology on secure file erasure, so there *is* a study of its effectiveness. -- SATtva | security & privacy consulting www.vladmiller.info | www.pgpru.com
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