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In other words, RAM wipe is incompatible with systems\nusing `initramfs-tools`. To switch, install dracut. See:\n\nhttps://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/dracut\n\nOnly tested on `systemd`-enabled systems.\n\nUser documentation:\nhttps://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/ram-wipe\n\nDesign documentation:\nhttps://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/RAM_Wipe\n\n## Related\n\n* security-misc\n* Linux Kernel Runtime Guard (LKRG)\n* tirdad - TCP ISN CPU Information Leak Protection.\n* Kicksecure (TM) - a security-hardened Linux distribution\n* And more.\n* https://github.com/Kicksecure/security-misc\n* https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Linux_Kernel_Runtime_Guard_LKRG\n* https://github.com/Kicksecure/tirdad\n* https://www.kicksecure.com\n* https://github.com/Kicksecure\n\n## Discussion\n\nHappening primarily in forums.\n\nhttps://forums.whonix.org/t/is-ram-wipe-possible-inside-whonix-cold-boot-attack-defense/5596\n\n## How to install `ram-wipe`\n\nSee https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/ram-wipe\n\n## How to Build deb Package from Source Code\n\nCan be built using standard Debian package build tools such as:\n\n```\ndpkg-buildpackage -b\n```\n\nSee instructions. (Replace `generic-package` with the actual name of this package: `ram-wipe`.)\n\n* **A)** [easy](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/generic-package/easy), _OR_\n* **B)** [including verifying software signatures](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Dev/Build_Documentation/generic-package)\n\n## Contact\n\n* [Free Forum Support](https://forums.kicksecure.com)\n* [Professional Support](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Professional_Support)\n\n## Donate\n\n`ram-wipe` requires [donations](https://www.kicksecure.com/wiki/Donate) to stay alive!\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fkicksecure%2Fram-wipe","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fkicksecure%2Fram-wipe","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fkicksecure%2Fram-wipe/lists"}