BitLocker looks cooked, but don’t panic (yet)

Windows' built-in BitLocker encryption system has a glaring YellowKey-shaped flaw that Microsoft hasn't fixed yet, but unless ...

Microsoft addresses alleged BitLocker backdoor in June 2026 update

Microsoft's June 2026 Patch Tuesday update fixes BitLocker vulnerability that allowed hackers to access drives using a simple USB stick.

Microsoft Warns: Windows Zero-Day ‘YellowKey’ Can Bypass BitLocker

Microsoft has released a temporary mitigation for YellowKey, a Windows zero-day that can reportedly bypass BitLocker protections.

New Windows Zero-Day Claims BitLocker Bypass Amid Microsoft Disclosure Fight

A new Windows zero-day reportedly bypasses BitLocker, adding pressure on Microsoft as researchers debate the exploit’s real-world impact.

Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

A zero-day exploit circulating online allows people with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker protections and gain complete access to an encrypted drive within seconds.
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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Bleeping Computer

Microsoft Announces Enhanced Enterprise BitLocker Management

Microsoft will add cloud-based and on-premises BitLocker management capabilities in enterprise environments via Microsoft Intune and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) during the second half ...
PC World

What you should know about MIcrosoft’s new BitLocker Management

Encryption can be a bit of a double-edged sword for organizations. It is an effective and essential tool for protecting sensitive data, but it often comes with a healthy side of user confusion and ...
The Next Web

Microsoft’s June update fixed 208 security flaws and introduced a cascade of new bugs across all Windows versions

KB5094126 fixed 208 security flaws but introduced bugs affecting the Recycle Bin, BitLocker recovery, OneDrive, and system stability across all Windows versions.
AZ Central

Pros and cons of BitLocker, Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool

Question: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? Answer: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those ...

June’s Windows 10 patch has a BitLocker user lockout problem again

As part of Patch Tuesday earlier this week, Microsoft also released a Windows 10 cumulative update: KB5094127. However, after installing this patch, some Windows 10 users are experiencing issues.
ZDNet

Microsoft downplays BitLocker password leakage

Microsoft is downplaying the severity of a password leakage issue in BitLocker, the full disk encryption feature built into Windows Vista, insisting that a real world attack scenario is "very unlikely ...