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Destroying Hard Drives Remotely with Chemistry and Electronics
05:53 - 11:00 (05:07)
A group wanted to remotely destroy a hard drive to prevent any data theft, so they designed an Arduino-controlled propane torch to ensure complete destruction, while a man with an interest in chemistry and explosives had his own ideas on how to destroy hard drives more effectively.
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The challenge of physically destroying a hard drive remotely without setting off fire alarms or harming other systems or humans nearby was explored.
05:53 - 08:40 (02:47)
Technology
Summary
The challenge of physically destroying a hard drive remotely without setting off fire alarms or harming other systems or humans nearby was explored.
ChapterDestroying Hard Drives Remotely with Chemistry and Electronics
EpisodeEp 39: 3 Alarm Lamp Scooter
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The podcast discusses various attempts to destroy hard drives, including affixing a glow plug to a propane torch and lighting it remotely with an Arduino, due to concerns of data left on the drives.
08:40 - 11:00 (02:20)
Hard Drives
Summary
The podcast discusses various attempts to destroy hard drives, including affixing a glow plug to a propane torch and lighting it remotely with an Arduino, due to concerns of data left on the drives. Other methods, such as burning, grinding, and incendiary attempts, proved unsuccessful.