Secure Delete Tool (SDT) v1.0

A Python-based tool for securely deleting files and folders by overwriting their content multiple times. This ensures that deleted data cannot be recovered.

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Features

• File Deletion: Securely delete individual files using the -f option.
• Folder Deletion: Delete all files within a folder and its subdirectories using the -r option.
• Custom Overwrite Passes: Specify the number of overwrite passes using the -R option (default: 5).
• Safety Confirmation: Confirms with the user before performing any deletion operation.

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Usage

Run the script as a superuser for full functionality.

Command-line Options:

Option	Description	Example
-f	Securely delete a specific file	python sdt.py -f myfile.txt
-r	Securely delete all files in a folder	python sdt.py -r myfolder
-R	Number of overwrite passes (optional)	python sdt.py -f myfile.txt -R 7

Examples:

1. Delete a specific file:

   python sdt.py -f myfile.txt