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commander@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 days ago

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

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commander@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 8 days ago
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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.
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    Or don’t use an operating system that uploads your encryption keys to their corporate servers for “backup”.

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      Or decline the upload recommendation.

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      Ya’ll know Veracrypt isn’t Bitlocker right?

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        I understand what veracrypt is, i don’t understand willingly using an operating system that constantly violates your privacy at every given opportunity.

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