[ale] Sanitizing dead hard drive

[Thompson Freeman]

On 08/21/2007 09:21:40 PM, Jim Lynch wrote:
> tom wrote:
> > On Mon, 20 Aug 2007, Bob Toxen wrote:
> >
> >
> >> The simplest and quickest method that works against all
> but the most
> >> persistent hackers (such as NSA and friends) is the
> following.
> >>
> >> Drill one or more holes the drive and case from top to
> bottom.  Be sure
> >> to drill through the circuit board too.  I don't know
> for sure but I'm
> >> confident that that gives good protection easily.
> >>
> >> For 100% protection I suggest either sanding the
> platters (sanding by
> >> hand is fine) or applying battery acid (if your are
> trained to handle
> >> it).
> >>
> >>
> > Wot?? You mean I don't need to bury it in a pound of
> thermit which is then
> > lit? Or even a HF etch followed by hazardous waste
> disposal??
> >
> > 8-)
> >
> > Ok, HF might be complete, but it wouldn't be
> spectacular. The thermit idea
> > tho, I think there is a gent over to Emery U. who could
> be persuaded to
> > accomplish same and film it also.
> >
> >
> Just wrap it tightly up with your used baby diapers.  I
> don't think a
> lot of people will get close enough to even know there's
> anything in there.

I'd need to borry a baby to use baby diapers. Given the  
number of us old farts in this neighborhood, that might be  
a challenge.

I don't think it would be FBI resistant tho...