Re: [TSCM-L] {1406} Harddisk destroy in les then 30 sec ?

From: Gregory Hicks <ghi..._at_cadence.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:23:54 -0700 (PDT)

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If you actually want a simple definite means of DESTROYING the drive
simply remove the screws that hold the top down and take a pair of
wire cutters to the media.

30-second toast!

cheers,
cs



On Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:23:54 -0700 (PDT)
  Gregory Hicks <ghi..._at_cadence.com> wrote:
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>> Subject: [TSCM-L] {1406} Harddisk destroy in les then 30 sec ?
>> Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:21:29 -0700
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>> .
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>> Someone asked me...if i know a way to destroy
>> a harddisk (contents) in under 30 seconds.
>
> Thermite grenade. But even that takes a while.
>
>>
>> I suppose...he wants a harddisk in some housing/box,
>> ofcourse it´s connected to his computer,
>> when the moment arrives he pushes a button or activates
>> some lever...and in under 30 seconds all contents become
>> unreadable forever (guaranteed)
>>
>> Anyone know if something like that is available ?
>>
>> If not...could i built something like that myself ?
>> the client wants to buy a few of such units.
>>
>> Overwriting/formatting takes to long...and does not erase 100%.
>>
>> Wich other technics would work ? Magnets ? Acid ? E.M.P.?
>> how to implement that in a sellable unit ?
>>
>> Thanks !
>>
>> Radiotechscan
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