O&O SafeErase 18: More performance, extended browser support and improved user interface

Berlin-based O&O Software GmbH, a renowned provider in the field of data protection and data security solutions, today released O&O SafeErase 18. The latest version of its acclaimed data protection software offers a host of new features and improvements to help users effectively protect and securely delete personal and sensitive data.

O&O SafeErase ensures that companies can securely delete their data in accordance with the guidelines of the US Department of Defense (DoD) and the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The new version 18 includes even more efficient algorithms so that secure deletion can be performed even faster.

This involves the use of recognized deletion methods defined in the DoD and BSI guidelines. In the DoD standard, also known as DoD 5220.22-M, the original data location is overwritten with a random value, then with the complement of that random value, and finally with a random value again. Each overwrite is verified to ensure that the data was overwritten correctly.

The VSITR standard promoted by the BSI is similar to the DoD standard, but performs seven overwrite operations. This provides a high level of security that virtually eliminates any possibility of data recovery. Both algorithms are supported by O&O SafeErase, as well as other algorithms to meet the special requirements of security-sensitive facilities.

For companies, the use of such deletion procedures represents an important element of their security policy. By properly destroying data, companies minimize the risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands. In addition, companies thus ensure compliance with legal requirements and regulations on data security and data protection, which in many cases impose significant penalties for improperly deleted data.

In addition, O&O SafeErase 18 offers the most comprehensive support for the latest browser versions. It ensures effortless deletion of data from the latest versions of popular web browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Microsoft Edge.

When using the Internet, Internet files, including cookies and temporary files, are usually stored unobtrusively on the hard drive. These files can reveal information about websites visited and passwords. O&O SafeErase offers a comprehensive solution by listing all data stored by the browser – from cookies to form data and Internet histories. These can be securely and permanently deleted either individually or collectively. Once the deletion process is complete, Internet activity on the computer in question can no longer be traced.

“Data protection and data security are more important today than ever before,” said Olaf Kehrer, Managing Director of O&O Software GmbH. “The optimized performance and user-friendliness of our latest version of O&O SafeErase guarantee that sensitive data is securely and permanently deleted.”

The new Version 18 includes a revised user interface to provide even more intuitive operation. The streamlined interface provides clear instructions and easy-to-use functions, allowing users to quickly and effortlessly perform their desired deletion processes.

O&O SafeErase 18 retains all the proven features of previous versions, including reliable, thorough data deletion, support for different storage media such as hard disks and SSDs, and the option to remove files and folders in a way that makes recovery impossible.

Pricing and availability

The recommended retail price for the annual single license of O&O SafeErase 18 is 19.95 USD, for use on up to five computers O&O offers the 5-computer license for 29.90 USD. All prices include 19% VAT.
A free trial version of O&O SafeErase 18 is available on the O&O Website: https://www.oo-software.com/en/products/oosafeerase. The trial version can be used for deleting files and folders for 30 days.