Storing your BitLocker key in the cloud? Microsoft can give it to the FBI - what to do instead

Microsoft says it may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon a valid request. Here's how to protect your privacy.

BitLocker: Microsoft hands over keys to law enforcement

Microsoft stores the hard drive encryption key in customers' online accounts by default. It can be accessed with a court order.

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.
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EaseUS Partition Master New Update- Remove BitLocker & Manage ReFS Partitions for Free

EaseUS Partition Master has introduced a significant update that allows all Windows users to remove BitLocker encryption for free. Without knowing any background knowledge, they can disable, enable, ...
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Rufus 3.22 Beta adds an option to disable BitLocker, removes ISO downloads on Windows 70 0

Rufus, a popular tool for creating Windows (or other OS) install media, has received a new preview update. Version 3.22 is now available for download from GitHub with several notable changes and ...

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 ...
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What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature

What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature Your email has been sent A new strain of ransomware dubbed ShrinkLocker is being used by cyberattackers to target ...