FILE SHREDDERS

These programs can securely delete files to prevent all but the best-funded authorities from recovering your data.

Windows

• BCWipe Shreds your files and disks to eliminate traces of your data. Free for non-commercial use. (http://www.jetico.com)

• CyberScrub Securely shreds and deletes confidential files beyond recovery. Shareware. (http://www.cyberscrub.com)

• Eraser File shredder with Visual C++ source code. Freeware. (http://www.tolvanen.com/eraser)

• Evidence Eliminator Securely shreds files and disks. Defeats forensic analysis software. Trialware. (http://www.evidence-eliminator.com)

• Shredder 95/98/NT Completely destroys files and even free space beyond any hope of recovery. Shareware. (http://www.gale-force.com/shredder)

• Shred-It Shreds your files and folders beyond recovery. (http://www.mireth.com)

• Shred-X Removes all traces of your files. Shareware. (http://www.bsoft.ic24.net)

Macintosh

• Burn File shredder to keep your deleted files from being recovered. Freeware. (http://www.thenextwave.com/burnHP.html)

• NetShred Shreds your web cache and other related files to prevent someone from tracking your Internet usage. Shareware. (http://www.arccom.bc.ca)

• Shred-It Shreds files and folders beyond recovery. Shareware. (http://www.mireth.com)

Linux

• Wipe Includes C source code. Freeware. (http://gsu.linux.org.tr/wipe)