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A newly found Windows flaw called 'YellowKey' lets attackers unlock BitLocker-encrypted drives — and Microsoft just rushed out an emergency fix

Microsoft broke from its regular monthly patch schedule in late May 2026 to push an emergency fix for a vulnerability that can bypass BitLocker, the full-disk encryption tool built into Windows. The ...
TechCrunch

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports

Microsoft provided the FBI with the recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on the hard drives of three laptops as part of a federal investigation, Forbes reported on Friday. Many modern Windows ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows BitLocker zero-day gives access to protected drives, PoC released

A cybersecurity researcher has published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for two unpatched Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities named YellowKey and GreenPlasma, which are a BitLocker bypass and a ...
Windows Central

BitLocker beyond basics: recovery keys, TPM, and enterprise tips

BitLocker is an integral part of Windows 11's security, and it works best when it's configured and managed properly. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.