#bitlocker tag - Briefly

Microsoft Warns: Windows Zero-Day 'YellowKey' Can Bypass BitLocker

Microsoft released a temporary mitigation for YellowKey, a Windows zero-day that can bypass BitLocker via WinRE, while a permanent fix is pending.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

1 week ago

Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations for 'YellowKey' BitLocker Bypass

YellowKey enables physical attackers to bypass BitLocker by spawning a shell in recovery mode, and Microsoft provides mitigations to restore WinRE protection.

Microsoft Releases Mitigation for YellowKey BitLocker Bypass CVE-2026-45585 Exploit

Microsoft released a mitigation for the YellowKey BitLocker bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-45585) affecting multiple Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 versions.

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Privacy professionals

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: reports | TechCrunch

Information security

fromThe Hacker News

1 week ago

Microsoft Releases Mitigation for YellowKey BitLocker Bypass CVE-2026-45585 Exploit

Microsoft released a mitigation for the YellowKey BitLocker bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-45585) affecting multiple Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025 versions.

fromTechCrunch

4 months ago

Privacy professionals

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: reports | TechCrunch

For May, Patch Tuesday means 139 updates - but no zero-days

May Patch Tuesday released 139 updates for Windows, Office, .NET, and SQL Server, requiring accelerated deployment due to multiple RCEs and a BitLocker recovery condition.

Information security

fromTechRepublic

1 week ago

Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access

Two unpatched Windows vulnerabilities, YellowKey and GreenPlasma, can bypass BitLocker protections or escalate privileges after May Patch Tuesday.

Information security

fromSecurityWeek

2 weeks ago

Researcher Drops YellowKey, GreenPlasma Windows Zero-Days

Two Windows zero-days enable BitLocker bypass and privilege escalation via a physical-access exploit chain targeting WinRE.

fromZDNET

3 months ago

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

Microsoft has confirmed to Forbes that it will provide your BitLocker recovery key if it receives a valid legal order. For that to happen, though, that key must be backed up to the cloud and not just stored on one of your own local devices. This scenario has already played out in one specific case that may be the first of its kind for Microsoft, suggested Forbes.

Information security

#encryption

fromZDNET

3 months ago

Information security

How to keep your PC encryption key safe - from Microsoft and the FBI

fromZDNET

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

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

fromComputerworld

4 months ago

Information security

Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns

fromThe Verge

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data

fromZDNET

3 months ago

Information security

How to keep your PC encryption key safe - from Microsoft and the FBI

fromZDNET

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

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

fromComputerworld

4 months ago

Information security

Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns

fromThe Verge

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data

Information security

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

fromKotaku

6 months ago

Gadgets

Windows 11 Pro Is Now Basically a Free License at 94% Off as Microsoft Starts Early Black Friday Under the Radar - Kotaku

fromArs Technica

4 months ago

Information security

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

fromKotaku

6 months ago

Gadgets

Windows 11 Pro Is Now Basically a Free License at 94% Off as Microsoft Starts Early Black Friday Under the Radar - Kotaku

Privacy technologies

Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears

fromDataBreaches.Net

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Concern - DataBreaches.Net

fromTechRepublic

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears

fromDataBreaches.Net

4 months ago

Privacy technologies

Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Concern - DataBreaches.Net

Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds

Microsoft can provide BitLocker recovery keys to law enforcement when keys are backed up to Microsoft accounts, reducing user control over encrypted data.

Miscellaneous

fromTheregister

5 months ago

1,000 systems pwned in Romanian Waters ransomware attack

A ransomware attack encrypted files on about 1,000 systems across Romania's water management administration, affecting multiple servers while hydrotechnical operations continue locally.

#bitlocker#bitlocker

Microsoft Warns: Windows Zero-Day 'YellowKey' Can Bypass BitLocker

Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations for 'YellowKey' BitLocker Bypass

Microsoft Releases Mitigation for YellowKey BitLocker Bypass CVE-2026-45585 Exploit

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: reports | TechCrunch

Microsoft Releases Mitigation for YellowKey BitLocker Bypass CVE-2026-45585 Exploit

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: reports | TechCrunch

For May, Patch Tuesday means 139 updates - but no zero-days

Two Unpatched Windows Exploits Target BitLocker, SYSTEM Access

Researcher Drops YellowKey, GreenPlasma Windows Zero-Days

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

How to keep your PC encryption key safe - from Microsoft and the FBI

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

Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns

Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data

How to keep your PC encryption key safe - from Microsoft and the FBI

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

Microsoft handed over BitLocker keys to law enforcement, raising enterprise data control concerns

Microsoft handed the government ecryption keys for customer data

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

Windows 11 Pro Is Now Basically a Free License at 94% Off as Microsoft Starts Early Black Friday Under the Radar - Kotaku

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

Windows 11 Pro Is Now Basically a Free License at 94% Off as Microsoft Starts Early Black Friday Under the Radar - Kotaku

Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears

Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Concern - DataBreaches.Net

Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears

Microsoft Gave FBI Keys To Unlock Encrypted Data, Exposing Major Privacy Concern - DataBreaches.Net

Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds

1,000 systems pwned in Romanian Waters ransomware attack

#bitlocker
#bitlocker