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Windows 11 KB5077241: BitLocker Fixes, Sysmon Integration, and Security Shifts

25 Feb 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 update isn’t just about new features—it’s a sweeping set of changes to security and monitoring, from BitLocker and Sysmon enhancements to behind-the-scenes certificate rollovers. Here’s what you need to know.

#Windows 11 | #BitLocker | #Sysmon

Microsoft’s BitLocker Keys Handed to FBI: Security and Privacy Concerns

27 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s secret handover of BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI reveals a critical weakness in cloud-based encryption, igniting debate over privacy, security, and who really controls your data.

#BitLocker | #Microsoft | #Privacy Concerns

FBI Unlocked Encrypted Windows Laptops After Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys

25 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

A fraud investigation in Guam exposed how Microsoft can hand over BitLocker recovery keys to law enforcement, letting the FBI bypass encryption on Windows laptops. Discover how convenience features can compromise your privacy—and what you can do to stay secure.

#FBI | #BitLocker | #Microsoft

Microsoft’s BitLocker Keys: How Cloud Convenience Gave the FBI Access

24 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s handover of BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI reveals the hidden risks of cloud-based encryption. This feature investigates the technical and legal tradeoffs between privacy, convenience, and law enforcement access.

#BitLocker | #Cloud Security | #Privacy Risks

Microsoft’s Quiet Access: How Windows 11 BitLocker Keys Reach Law Enforcement

24 Jan 2026 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft has acknowledged it can share Windows 11 BitLocker keys with law enforcement when compelled, due to default cloud backup settings. This feature explores the privacy implications for users and what steps you can take to secure your data.

#Windows 11 | #BitLocker | #User Privacy

Microsoft BitLocker Hardware Acceleration: Speed Meets Security in Windows 11

25 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption is getting a hardware boost in Windows 11, aiming to deliver both top-tier security and lightning-fast performance. Discover how this upgrade could reshape the balance between protection and productivity.

#BitLocker | #hardware acceleration | #Windows 11

Microsoft Supercharges BitLocker with Hardware Encryption: What It Means for Windows Security

24 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft is rolling out a hardware-accelerated BitLocker for Windows 11, aiming to solve performance bottlenecks and boost security by moving encryption tasks from the CPU to a dedicated chip. Here’s what this means for users and the evolving battle between speed and protection.

#BitLocker | #hardware acceleration | #Windows 11

Windows 11 BitLocker Goes Hardware: Speed and Security, But Only for the Elite

24 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s new hardware-accelerated BitLocker promises a leap in encryption speed and security for Windows 11—if you have the latest hardware. We investigate what’s changing, who benefits, and what it means for your data.

#BitLocker | #Hardware acceleration | #Windows 11

BitLocker Turbocharged: Microsoft’s Hardware-Accelerated Encryption Raises the Stakes

24 Dec 2025 news 🌍 North America

Microsoft’s hardware-accelerated BitLocker aims to end the compromise between speed and security. Netcrook investigates how this new technology works, what it means for users, and whether it can withstand the relentless evolution of cyber threats.

#BitLocker | #hardware acceleration | #data security

🏴‍☠️ Romanian Water Agency Paralysed by BitLocker Ransomware Attack

22 Dec 2025 news 🌍 Europe

Romania’s national water agency fell victim to a ransomware attack that exploited Microsoft’s BitLocker, locking 1,000 computers and disrupting operations. The attack highlights the global rise of hackers turning trusted tools into weapons.

#Ransomware | #BitLocker | #Cybersecurity