Created By: gnazzino70Summary: file shredding or file wiping is the act of deleting a computer file securely, so that it cannot be restored by any means. This is done either using file shredder software, or by issuing a "secure delete" command, as opposed to a "delete" command from the operating system. File shredding usually involves overwriting a file multiple times. Shredding a file is akin to shredding a document using a paper shredder.