Computerworld

The complete BitLocker encryption guide for Windows PCs

BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11. Data ...
TechRepublic

What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature

What Is ShrinkLocker? New Ransomware Targets Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Feature Your email has been sent A new strain of ransomware dubbed ShrinkLocker is being used by cyberattackers to target ...
AZ Central

Pros and cons of BitLocker, Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool

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 ...
Bleeping Computer

New ShrinkLocker ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt your files

A new ransomware strain called ShrinkLocker creates a new boot partition to encrypt corporate systems using Windows BitLocker. ShrinkLocker, named so because it creates the boot volume by shrinking ...
ExtremeTech

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

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TechSpot

Microsoft's BitLocker encryption comes with a catch: the keys may be on Microsoft's servers

In context: Tech companies promote device encryption to reassure customers that their data remains private. Some, such as Apple, have resisted requests from authorities to bypass encryption. However, ...

Default BitLocker configuration isn’t enough: Defending endpoints against physical attacks

Physical access attacks are no longer edge cases, they are a risk that organizations must actively plan for.