The new exploit is novel, but not surprising. Let’s explore when removing user action is sound design, and when it is not. A ...

In the Pro editions of Windows, the BitLocker hard drive encryption feature has been included since Windows Vista. Under the ...

If the system returns to the recovery screen even after entering the BitLocker recovery key, check for key mismatches, changes in TPM or Secure Boot, boot sector issues, and storage recognition. Do ...

Screen-time apps aren’t effective for many people because, in the end, they depend on your willpower. They remind you to stop scrolling or let you set timers, but such notifications can be easy to ...

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. This ...

Open BitLocker-encrypted USB drives on macOS, including BitLocker To Go (exFAT-personality) volumes. CLI + SwiftUI app, both backed by the well-tested dislocker crypto core. Plug in your BitLocker USB ...

Update 5/21: Since this article was released, recommend mitigations for YellowKey and other attacks have been released, as well as a full patch for BlueHammer. Nightmare-Eclipse, a cybersecurity ...

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.

I’m Adam Conway, an Irish technology fanatic with a BSc in Computer Science and I'm XDA’s Lead Technical Editor. My Bachelor’s thesis was conducted on the viability of benchmarking the non-functional ...

I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, and ad-blocking software. I also report on online scams and offer advice to families and individuals ...

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the April 2026 KB5082063 Windows security update. BitLocker is a Windows ...