hacked by the (alleged) `amazon-security' scammers

[hput]

hput via ubuntu-users <ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com> writes:


[...]

> Thinking about what and how to do it.
>
> Maybe use the linux based SystemRescueCD. Although I'm not sure how a
> real scrub is done or if that rescue tool has the necessary tools to
> do it.
>
> Anyone here that can coach me a little about how to go about getting
> the disks securely wiped.

First, thanks to all for the plentiful input. I learned a few things
here.

In the end I've decided to use the "Very Large Hammer" suggested in
the thread. These are well used disks and have served well, so, I'll
take this as the opportunity to get some new hardware...