https://github.com/varppi/vocrypt

Fast way to delete files more securely
https://github.com/varppi/vocrypt

data-erasure

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Fast way to delete files more securely

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/varppi/vocrypt
• Owner: varppi
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-09-26T10:59:38.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-09-26T11:43:34.000Z (over 1 year ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-08-09T08:51:22.303Z (10 months ago)
• Topics: data-erasure
• Language: C#
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• Size: 38.1 KB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# VoCrypt

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Software level Cryptographic Erase (CE) program and API written in C# to instantly wipe **semi** securely terabytes worth of data. Encryption standard: AES-256.

## Installation / Usage

Download the exe(s) from the releases tab.

## How it works?

VoCrypt encrypts the selected file using a very long key that is appended to the beginning of the .VoCr file. When you want to destroy the file, VoCrypt just overwrites the key.

## How secure is it?

I wasn't able to recover it using any software, but due to how HDDs and flash memory works, it's **most likely possible to recover the original key in a lab**, so use a strong password or consider using Luks (and luks header erase for destruction) if your threat model includes your devices getting analysed in a lab.

## Screenshots