Microsoft Confirms Court-Ordered BitLocker Key Releases
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Microsoft confirmed handing over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI in 2025 under court order; concerns raised about cloud-stored encryption keys and user control/security.
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FBI Accessed Encrypted Windows Devices Via BitLocker Keys, Microsoft Says Microsoft confirmed it handed over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI in 2025 under court order, raising concerns over cloud-stored encryption keys and whether default designs that prioritize recovery convenience and efficiency weaken user control and security.