The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
  • Zer0_F0x@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    So basically the US government can unlock any BitLocker encrypted device, anywhere.

    Which is to say BitLocker isn’t really doing the thing it’s supposed to be doing.

    • neukenindekeuken@sh.itjust.works
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      1 month ago

      If you have your bitlocker drive connected to an online Microsoft account: yes.

      If not, no, a local account is still technically safe. For now.