USB Secure Erase

When you want to make sure your private data can no longer be recovered from any chosen USB thumb drive, it is best to use a specialized software solution to remove all its contents, and USB Secure Erase is such a utility.

The application comes with an intuitive interface that automatically detects all connected USB devices and allows you to choose the one you want to clean. In other words, there is no additional action you need to take other than make sure your thumb drive is successfully plugged in.

Next, you can select the deletion algorithm you want to use, such as Peter Gutmann, Bruce Schneier, US DoE, Quick 3-Pass Wipe, Pseudo RNG and so on. You can set the utility to erase the partition tables and the MBR (Master Boot Record) from your device.

Not only can USB Secure Erase help you permanently get rid of all the information from your device, but it also offers you the possibility to format it and set its file system as NTFS, FAT32, FAT or EXFAT.

You can change the allocation unit size to anywhere between 512 and 65536, while also setting volume label you prefer. There is also the chance to go for quick format or a low level one, depending on your necessities.

A very handy feature is the one that allows you to immunize the device against malicious threats with a single mouse click.

USB Secure Erase can be a great help if you often need to shred data from your USB thumb drives and ensure your privacy is protected. Hardly any technical skills are required, as you only need to know which algorithm best works for you and which formatting configuration suits you.