Windows 11 24H2 will enable BitLocker encryption for everyone …
May 7, 2024 · Microsoft will activate BitLocker encryption automatically during Windows reinstallations starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, for Home versions as well as Pro.
Tested: Windows 11 Pro's On-By-Default Encryption Slows SSDs …
Oct 19, 2023 · Windows 11 Home doesn't support BitLocker so you won't have encryption enabled there. To find out just how much software BitLocker impacts performance, we ran a series of tests with three...
Latest BitLocker news - BleepingComputer
Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the 'ShrinkLocker' ransomware strain, which uses Windows' built-in BitLocker drive encryption tool to lock victim's files.
The latest Windows update has some users trapped in BitLocker …
Following the July 2024 Windows security update (KB5040442) released on July 9, 2024 — which was mandatory and would download and install automatically unless you had updates disabled — multiple...
BitLocker key sniffing is still possible on modern Windows 11 …
Feb 12, 2024 · A new report has confirmed that BitLocker key sniffing can still be accomplished on Windows 11 laptops featuring the latest TPM 2.0 standard.
Windows July security updates send PCs into BitLocker recovery
Jul 24, 2024 · Microsoft warned that some Windows devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. The BitLocker Windows security feature mitigates the risk...
Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker eligibility, turns on …
Aug 11, 2024 · Microsoft explains that Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker encryption requirements, allowing more PCs to be eligible for encryption.
Critical BitLocker Vulnerability CVE-2023-21563 Exposed: What …
Jan 2, 2025 · If you're a Windows power user or in the IT security game, this is the kind of news that will have you clutching your laptop a little tighter. A recent presentation at the Chaos Communication Congress (CCC)—a revered gathering for the digitally savvy—has uncovered that an old vulnerability in Microsoft's iconic BitLocker encryption ...
Microsoft fixes issue that sent PCs into BitLocker recovery
Aug 13, 2024 · Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing some Windows devices to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing last month's Windows security updates. Those affected by this are prompted to enter...
Windows 11 BitLocker Vulnerability: What You Need to Know
6 days ago · BitLocker is Microsoft’s trusty volume encryption tool. It’s been our silent guardian since the Windows Vista days, standing vigil with Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithms to shield data from prying eyes. Meanwhile, Secure Boot is the bouncer at our computer's entry, ensuring that only software trusted by the Original Equipment ...
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