Data Killer Device Instantly Obliterates Hard Drive Data

Posted on May 14, 2012

Platform of Japan has created a device, called Data Killer, that instantly obliterates data contained on a hard drive. The device was on display at the Information Security Expo. Data Killer uses a strong magnetic field to instantly erase all the data on a hard drive. Erased drives and discs can be reused. It could be useful for corporations that regularly have to destroy a lot of data. Take a look:

More from Science Space & Robots

  • iRonCub3 Takes First Step Toward Humanoid Robot Flight


  • Bathynomus Vaderi, A Huge Sea Bug


  • Swiss-Italian Researchers Develop Edible RoboCake


  • Scientists Use CT Scans to Examine Giant Hailstones


  • LG Display Creates Stretchable Display, Expands up to 50%



    • Latest Tech Products

  • Apple Mac Mini with M4 Chip

  • Apple iPad Mini A17 Pro