IShredder
| Developer(s) | Protectstar Inc. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2011 |
| Engine | |
| Operating system | Windows, Windows Server, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Available in | English German |
| Type | Utility software |
| License | Freemium |
| Website | www |
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iShredder is a deletion software, which erases data permanently in iOS, Android, Mac and Windows.
History[edit]
Established in 2004, the U.S. company Protectstar Inc. tests and develops security and risk reduction software in computers and mobile devices.[1][2]
In 2006 they created Data Shredder, a software for secure data deletion in Windows.[3] In 2011 the company launched iShredder for iPhone, iPad and iPod[4], based in the technologies of Data Shredder for Windows. A Chinese version was introduced in 2012.[5]
In 2016 the first version for Mac OS was available.[4]
In 2017, version 6 of iShredder was released for Android[6], also new versions for Windows,[7] Windows Server, iOS[8] and Mac OS[9]; the same year Protectstar launched an Enterprise Edition, and a Military version for Mac and Windows, which contains military deletion algorithms.[10][11][12]
Overview[edit]
iShredder uses data shredding techniques and deletion algorithms that securely delete data and/or wipe the empty free disk space, making it impossible to recover deleted data on the device.[2][13][14]
It uses certified algorithms, depending on the edition: DoD 5220.22-M E, US Air Force (AFSSI-5020), US Army AR380-19, BSI/VS-ITR TL-03423 Standard, BSI-2011-VS, CSEC ITSG-06, NATO Standard, Gutmann, HMG InfoSec No.5, DoD 5220.22 SS.[10]
Last versions:
- iShredder 6 for Android[6]
- iShredder 7 for Windows and Windows Server[7]
- iShredder iOS 3
- iShredder Mac 2[15]
All versions have a standard free alternative and others with a cost (Pro, Enterprise and Military, depending on the version).[2]
The software is featured in articles on smartphone security.[16][17][18]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Norton Internet Security 2009 Bests 13 Security Suites in Protectstar Review". www.symantec.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "iShredder Review: Erasing Data Before Getting Rid of Old Mac". Mac Spy Aware Reviews. 2017-12-29. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ Ilascu, Ionut. "Professional Data Shredding Utility". softpedia. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "About Us". www.protectstar.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "iShredder China | iPhone app | App Decide". www.appdecide.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Secure Erase with iShredder 6". Download.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Download iShredder 7 7.0.18.06.14". softpedia. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "iShredder Claims To Shred Your iPhone or iPad's Data". Cult of Mac. 2012-11-05. Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ↑ "iShredder Mac for Mac | MacUpdate". MacUpdate.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "ProtectStar debuts Data Shredder for Mac 2017 | MacTech.com". Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "iShredder 5 Military Edition". Download.com. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ May 30, ProtectStar Incorporated |; 2017. "iShredder 5 Military Edition Download". ZDNet. Retrieved 2019-04-06.
- ↑ "iShredder Review: Erasing Data Before Getting Rid of Old Mac". Mac Spy Aware Reviews. 2017-12-29. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ↑ "iShredder Review & Best Alternative to iShredder for iOS 13". www.imyfone.com. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ↑ "iShredder Mac 2.0.10 is fully compatible with Mojave | MacTech.com". Retrieved 2019-04-21.
- ↑ Saltzman, Marc. "How to properly wipe your smartphone's data". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ↑ GCS, Reliance (2019-03-05). "Smartphone Security For The Privacy Paranoid". Medium. Retrieved 2019-08-26.
- ↑ "So löschen Sie den Android-Speicher richtig". www.t-online.de (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2019-08-26.
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