Title: Secure Data Wiping for Trustworthy IT Asset Recycling: DATA-404


Authors: Aditya Jain, Kartik Kendulkar, Kshitij Chitranshi, Harsh Patidar, Nidhi Nigam


Published in: Volume 3 Issue 1 Jan June 2026, Page No. 33-37


DOI: 10.63844/IJAITR.v3.i1.2026.33-37 cite


Keywords: Data destruction, Zero Fill, Cryptographic Erase, Forensic audit logs, Real-time progress, Asset disposal, Privacy protection, Identity theft prevention, Data sanitization, Secure erasure, Compliance tool, User-friendly interface.


Abstract: DATA 404 is an Executable application/bootable USB utility designed to ensure high-level data destruction on compatible computers, utilizing algorithms such as 1-Pass Zero Fill and 3-Pass Cryptographic Erase. With an intuitive interface for users of all technical and non technical backgrounds, it offers real-time progress reporting and forensic audit logs. This solution addresses the risks of inadequate data wiping that can lead to privacy violations and identity theft by providing a reliable, compliant, and user-friendly tool for irreversible data erasure prior to asset recycling, resale, or disposal.


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