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Hello there!
just updated a previous mentioned tool which has been in discussion here and wanted to share updates on the software status.
The software is in my opinion finished for now and tutorial videos are available, do not hesitate to ask for features if anything is missing.
Github URL: https://github.com/bugfishtm/bugfish-nuke
Documentation: https://bugfishtm.github.io/bugfish-nuke/
Features
- Instantly erase user data, application traces, and sensitive files in a single click.
- Secure deletion: Files are overwritten, not just moved to the recycle bin.
- Clear clipboard contents
- Flush DNS cache
- Erase event logs
- Delete most recently used (MRU) lists
- Remove thumbnail caches
- Empty the recycle bin (system default)
- Set overwrite passes (1 or more) for each deletion:
- 1 pass: Fast, effective for most cases
- 3+ passes: Higher security, slower
- Warning: 0 passes disables overwriting and is NOT recommended
- Add your own scripts (e.g., batch files) to run alongside the deletion process
- Example: Dismount VeraCrypt volumes automatically
- Optional: Corrupt Windows login files after deletion to prevent further access
- Use with caution: This will render Windows unbootable and require reinstallation
- Play a custom or built-in music track during deletion
- Music stops when deletion is complete-useful as an audible signal if you step away
- Overview of selected actions before launch
- Settings for post-deletion behavior: auto-close, force restart, etc.
- Direct links to tutorials and help resources
Security Notes
- Overwriting: Files are overwritten according to your settings, making recovery nearly impossible.
- Recycle Bin: Emptied using Windows default; secure overwrite for the bin may be added in future versions.
- Custom Scripts: Scripts run independently and can be used to automate additional emergency tasks.
- File Deletion: Files are securely overwritten (unless you set passes to 0), making recovery extremely unlikely.
- Music Player: It provides an audible signal when the deletion process is finished, useful if you need to leave your computer during an emergency wipe.
- Use with Caution: Bugfish Nuke is designed for emergency situations. Use with care, especially the destructive system options.
Have a great one
Bugfish
Quick question about the overwrite passes: is it overwritten with random numbers or is there a sequence of passes?
Greetings
The files are overwritten with random numbers (random bytes) for each pass. Specifically, for each overwrite pass, the method fills the file with cryptographically secure random data generated by RandomNumberGenerator.Create(). There is no sequence of different patterns (such as 0xFF, 0x00, then random) in my implementation-each pass is random data only.
If you are interested in different overwrite patterns let me know, then i may will implement a solution to choose methods. Overwrite passes count can be set inside the software after hitting the launch button in the confirmation process.