scrub-utility ☆
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Description:
Cleans folders and volumes to guard against potential leaks of sensitive data
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.3,2023.06@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security privacy data-erasure forensics macos
Install: brew install --cask scrub-utility
About:
Scrub is a forensic-grade utility designed to securely erase files and free space on macOS storage devices. It overwrites data using multiple passes and specialized patterns to prevent recovery, ensuring sensitive information is permanently removed. This tool is essential for compliance with data sanitization standards before decommissioning hardware or transferring ownership.
Key Features:
  • Supports multiple secure erase methods including US DoD 5220.22-M
  • Targets specific files or performs free space wiping
  • Works with both internal drives and external volumes
  • Provides detailed logging of erase operations
Use Cases:
  • Sanitizing drives before selling or disposing of Mac hardware
  • Securely deleting confidential documents beyond recovery
  • Preparing loaner or shared computers for new users
Alternatives:
  • srm – Built-in command-line tool for secure removal, but lacks GUI and advanced wiping patterns
  • Disk Utility – Includes an Erase Free Space option, but is less flexible for targeted file scrubbing
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