How do I wipe a modern SSD to prevent data recovery?

User_already_exist@lemmy.world to Asklemmy@lemmy.ml – 111 points –

I understand traditional methods don’t work with modern SSD, anyone knows any good way to do it?

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Encrypted volume and burn the encryption key

This is how storage services attest to a secure wipe.

But I wouldn't trust anyone else with said encryption key who knows if its going straight to the CIA or not.

That's better for prevention than after the fact for the wear leveling reasons others have mentioned.