Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/23/microsoft-gave-fbi-a-set-of-bitlocker-encryption-keys-to-unlock-suspects-laptops-reports/
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Nioxic@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 41 pts · 204d
While that is indeed.. completely expected, Its not a very safe encryption to begin with
https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/youtuber-breaks-bitlocker-encryption-in-less-than-43-seconds-with-sub-dollar10-raspberry-pi-pico
I like my switch the linux more and more every day
ShortN0te@lemmy.ml · 12 pts · 204d
This is not really a weakness in the bitlocker encryption but in the TPM used to store the secrets if you set it up like that.
Jumuta@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 203d
security you don't understand is security you don't have. people really need to stop trusting horseshit from megacorps
the_crotch@sh.itjust.works · 22 pts · 203d
The problem isn't that they handed it over. The feds had a warrant, they had no choice. The problem is that they had anything to hand over.
kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 4 pts · 203d
And that is why you dont save the key in your Microsoft account but local only instead.
aurelar@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 201d
Or you could .... Delete Windows too. Or only run it in a VM.
kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 201d
Sure if that is a option. I am a fan of Linux too but unfortunately not everyone is ready for it. Specially corporate systems are not due to AD. In those cases where you need windows. Store the key locally.
ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 200d
a grandma can run Linux these days.
kylian0087@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 199d
Yes but many professionals can't because their work requires it.
mazzilius_marsti@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 203d
anything that ties to Micro$oft is shady
ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 200d
Is there a Linux equivalent to bitlocker?
ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 201d
They are all going to be really impressed when they see how many decks I've beaten on Balatro.