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BitLocker is the only drive encryption tool Windows users need

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows BitLocker bug triggers warnings on devices with TPMs

Microsoft is investigating a bug triggering security alerts on systems with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) processor after enabling BitLocker. BitLocker is a Windows security feature that encrypts ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 10 KB5058379 update triggers BitLocker recovery on some devices

The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it's installed and the computer restarted. On May 13, Microsoft released the ...
TechSpot

Windows 11 to receive default BitLocker encryption, new RAM speed metrics in Task Manager

In a nutshell: The next major upgrade to Windows 11 will introduce several changes to the not-so-popular operating system. One key update is Microsoft enhancing the security of users' on-device data ...
TechSpot

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...
ExtremeTech

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

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