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 ...

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A new report suggests Microsoft may be enabling BitLocker encryption by default on Windows 11 24H2 PCs. What's interesting is that the report suggests that this may happen on Home editions too. This ...

Microsoft may be rolling out a new feature as part of the latest Windows 11 update that will boost security but slow down SSD performance. We’re talking about BitLocker, of course, a device encryption ...

Facepalm: BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature introduced by Microsoft with Windows Vista. The technology can apparently keep users' data safe thanks to AES and other advanced encryption ...

Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE-2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.

A newly discovered BitLocker exploit, targeting Windows 11, allows attackers to gain unrestricted access to file systems and manipulate system service ...

Two unpatched Windows exploit PoCs target BitLocker protections and privilege controls after Microsoft’s May Patch Tuesday ...

Taking the time to review network encryption settings other than those in BitLocker needs much more review and examination to ensure thorough and consistent security. When we think about encryption ...

Every Patch Tuesday, there’s a moment where you hover over that “Install” button and wonder what you’re getting into. The April 2026 update for Windows 11, KB5083769, has given plenty of users good ...