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Re:Features lost across versions of macOS by frizlab on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @11:42PM (#39687886)
No, it doesn’t work reliably, which is why they removed it. It’s better not to have a tool than having a security tool that might work.

Also IIRC secure delete is useless on APFS volumes as they are always fully encrypted, even when FileVault is not enabled.

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Re:Features lost across versions of macOS by dizhn on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @01:59AM (#39688488)
> It’s better not to have a tool than having a security tool that might work.

This is what I don't get about SMS apps that may or may not send encrypted messages. (Like Apple's own)

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Re:Features lost across versions of macOS by frizlab on Wednesday March 13, 2024 @09:24AM (#39691010)
In that case the button changes color before sending, making it clear whether the message will be encrypted or not. (I have disabled the SMS fallback, which is indeed problematic.)
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