corsairing

Corsairing is a term used in the context of SSD and computer storage. It refers to the process of tampering with, or bypassing, a secure erase option on a solid-state drive (SSD) by using third-party software or physically manipulating the drive's firmware. This is often done in an attempt to "resurrect" a used or damaged SSD, making it look like it has more free space than it actually does.

When this is done, the drive is said to be "corrupted" or "hacked." The outcome can be unpredictable and may result in data loss or other unforeseen problems. Corsairing is considered unethical and is against the terms of service for most consumer-grade SSDs, which typically warranties are void if such tampering occurs.

In addition, manufacturers and other reputable experts now employ various methods to thwart such practices. There are methods they use to lock out firmware upgrades without enabling low-level interface access, scripts embedded in their UASP system, as well as other ensuring measures to protect against tampering.

Also worth noting, as with any action taken with data storage devices and systems, tampering with an SSD may cause the drive to be completely unusable. Suppliers often demonstrate this via testing or certification tests of affected products.