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

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

Microsoft confirms it will give your BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI

Some call Microsoft move "simply irresponsible" ...

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 ...

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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Microsoft Hands BitLocker Recovery Keys to FBI in First Known Law Enforcement Case

Microsoft confirms it handed BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI in a Guam case, raising fresh concerns about encryption and privacy.

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 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 is reportedly giving BitLocker keys to law enforcement

A report claims that Microsoft uses encryption keys stored on its servers during requests from the law.
MUO on MSN

Microsoft just gave us another great reason to switch to Linux

Handing over BitLocker keys has to be the final straw.

There's a right way to wipe your Windows PC before getting rid of it - here's how I do it

There's a right way to wipe your Windows PC before getting rid of it - here's how I do it ...
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Microsoft Gave The FBI BitLocker Encryption Keys, Breaking from Apple Privacy Stance

Microsoft has provided BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI in a Guam fraud case, marking the first known instance of such cooperation and raising privacy concerns.