How to encrypt your PC’s disk without giving the keys to Microsoft

If you’ve signed in with a Microsoft account, your disk is likely already encrypted, and the key is likely already stored on ...

Microsoft's BitLocker encryption comes with a catch: the keys may be on Microsoft's servers

Forbes reports that Microsoft complied with an FBI request for decryption keys to a suspect's personal laptops last year.

Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears

Microsoft confirmed it can hand over BitLocker recovery keys stored in the cloud under warrant, reviving debate over who ...

Your BitLocker-secured Windows PC isn't so secure after all - unless you do this

Your BitLocker-secured Windows PC isn't so secure after all - unless you do this ...

Microsoft’s BitLocker Policy Draws Scrutiny After FBI Access to Encrypted Windows Device

Microsoft has acknowledged that it can provide U.S. law enforcement agencies with access to BitLocker encryption keys when ...

Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds

If you're serious about encryption, keep control of your encryption keys updated If you think using Microsoft's BitLocker ...

Microsoft Handed Encryption Keys to the FBI—Here’s Why It Could Matter to You

As the first major tech company to comply with government demands for encrypted data, Microsoft sets a dangerous precedent.

Microsoft Confirms Handing BitLocker Recovery Keys to FBI Under Legal Order

Microsoft confirms it provides BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI under legal orders. Learn about the security implications ...

Security News This Week: DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits

Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and ...
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Microsoft just gave us another great reason to switch to Linux

Handing over BitLocker keys has to be the final straw.

Microsoft says sure, it'll hand over your encrypted data to the FBI: 'The lesson here is that if you have access to keys, eventually law enforcement is going to come'

"This is private data on a private computer and they made the architectural choice to hold access to that data," said Matt ...
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Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI in Guam Case: Is Users’ Privacy a Concern For Corporations?

Microsoft provided BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI after investigators served a valid warrant in a fraud investigation based in Guam. Federal agents believed ...