Re: Secure overwrite of the ram memory

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On Thu, Feb 08, 2007 at 02:00:07AM +0100, Nomen Nescio wrote:
> > I'm looking for an app that can wipe the contents of my ram. 
> 
> That's called the off switch.

Not quite. It's possible to get meaningful data out of RAM chips _after_
you power your computer off. Granted, you probably need pricey special
equipment, but it's possible.

I read a paper where such experiments were conducted a while ago, but I
can't find an URL to it right now...


Uwe.
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