# Securely delete files and directories

#### Shred

```shell
shred -zvu -n 3 fileToDelete
```

#### Wipe

```shell
wipe -rfi privateDirectory/*
```

#### SRM (secure remove)

```shell
srm -vz privateDirectory/*
```

https://www.tecmint.com/permanently-and-securely-delete-files-directories-linux/