BitRaser File Eraser for Linux is a file wiping software that helps you permanently erase files on different Linux operating systems, including Ubuntu, RedHat, and CentOS. Using the software, you can wipe files, folders, free space, internet activity, and application traces beyond the scope of data recovery.
This knowledge base guides you on how to use BitRaser File Eraser for Linux to wipe files, schedule erasure tasks, and maintain erasure reports to attain compliance. Data protection laws such as the EU-GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA emphasize data minimization and provide individuals with the 'right to erasure.' As a result, organizations are obligated to securely wipe data files to ensure compliance with these regulations.
Step 1: Click on the app launcher icon on the bottom left and type ‘t’ in the search bar to go to terminal. Click ‘Terminal.‘ (Refer to Image 1)
Image 1: Search for Terminal in the Apps
Step 2: Inititate BitRaser File Eraser for Linux
- For Ubuntu: Type “sudo apt install ” and drag & drop the .deb package for BitRaser File Eraser. Press Enter. (Refer to Images 2, 3, and 4)
- For RedHat and CentOS: Type “sudo dnf install ” and drag & drop the .rpm package for BitRaser File Eraser. Press Enter.
Note: After typing the command, remember leaving a space before dragging & dropping the BitRaser package.
Image 2: Terminal Window is Now Open
Image 3: Type the Command on the Terminal Window
Image 4: Drag and Drop the Ubuntu Package for BitRaser File Eraser
Step 3: Enter the system password when prompted by the window. (Refer to Images 5 and 6)
Image 5: Enter the Password of Your System
Image 6: BitRaser File Eraser for Linux Installation Completes
BitRaser File Eraser for Linux has now been installed on your system.
Step 4: Click on the app launcher, search for BitRaser File Eraser for Linux, and double-click on it to launch it. (Refer to Image 7)
Image 7: BitRaser File Eraser for Linux Icon in the Apps
Step 5: Enter your system password and click ‘OK’ to proceed when prompted by the BitRaser File Eraser for Linux dialog box. (Refer to Image 8)
Image 8: System Password Entered
Step 6: Click on ‘I Agree’ after reading the End User License Agreement. (Refer to Image 9)
Image 9: The Dialog Box with EULA Opens
The dashboard for BitRaser File Eraser for Linux is now open. The left pane shows all the options that can be selected. The first option, ‘Erase Files & Folders’ is selected by default. (Refer to Image 10)
Image 10: BitRaser File Eraser for Linux Dashboard
Step 7: Click on the cloud icon in the same bar. Enter the user ID and password of your BitRaser Cloud account, and click on ‘Login.’ (Refer to Images 11 and 12)
Image 11: Enter Credentials for BitRaser Cloud Account
Image 12: Connection to BitRaser Cloud Account Established
The status will show “Connected” in green, and a dialog box will appear notifying that you have successfully logged in to your cloud account upon successful connection to the BitRaser server. If you have already bought the BitRaser File Eraser licenses, then you can proceed with the erasure. Otherwise, at every attempt to erase an item, a dialog box will open prompting you to click on ‘Buy Now’ to purchase the licenses.
Step 8: Click on the icon of Settings in the top bar. Under ‘General,’ select an erasure algorithm of your choice. (Refer to Image 13)
Image 13: Select an Erasure Algorithm
Step 9: Click on either ‘Drag & Drop’ or ‘Search & Erase’ the items you wish to erase. (Refer to Image 14)
Image 14: Options to Drag & Drop Or Search & Erase
Step 10: Click on the second option, ‘Erase Free Space’ to wipe only deleted files and folders from selected volumes. (Refer to Image 15)
Image 15: Erase Free Space
Step 11: Click on ‘Erase Traces’ to erase your usage footprints from the application, the internet, and the system. (Refer to Images 16 and 17)
Image 16: Erase Traces from Internet, Application, And System
Image 17: Traces Erased Successfully
The internet activity, application & system traces include bash history, cache, trash, saved login, bookmarks, cookies, system logs, etc.
Irrespective of the selection option, at each erasure attempt, a Confirm Erasure dialog box will appear. Proceed only if you want the selected data to be erased permanently. After the erasure process is complete, you will be notified of the successful completion along with the presentation of an erasure summary.
Step 12: Click on ‘Schedule Erasure’ to automate erasure of files, folders, and traces. Select erasure frequency and time of start. Enter and save the password for the scheduled new or existing tasks to function uninterruptedly. Browse and select at least one item to schedule file & folder erasure. (Refer to Images 18 and 19)
Image 18: Scheduling the Erasure of Traces
Image 19: Scheduling the Erasure of Files & Folders
Step 13: Enter details to customize erasure reports. Save reports offline in PDF or XML format. (Refer to Images 20 and 21)
Reports are also saved in the cloud.
Image 20: Report Customization Details
Image 21: BitRaser File Eraser for Linux Files and Folders Erasure Report
You have successfully erased the files & folders, traces, and free space on your system and learned how to schedule erasure and save erasure reports.
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