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Deleting files securely is harder than it looks
Original: Deleting a file sounds like one of the simplest actions an app can offer. Tap delete. Remove the file. Done. While build
A developer building Xsilent, an app meant to protect private photos, videos, PDFs and other files, has written about how deleting data securely is far more complicated than it sounds. The post notes that a simple delete action becomes much less simple when an app is supposed to protect sensitive private material, prompting discussion about how apps handle file removal.
Why now: The developer shared a technical insight about secure file deletion while building a privacy-focused app, which resonates with people interested in software and data privacy.
Evidence
- Deleting a file sounds like one of the simplest actions an app can offer. Tap delete. Remove the file. Done. While building Xsilent, I realized that this becomes much less simple when the app is supposed to protect private photos, videos, PDFs, and other files. The obvious… · hackaday@www.urbanmind.net · 4
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