Microsoft gave the FBI BitLocker encryption keys to unlock laptops

Jan 24, 2026

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Microsoft provided the FBI with BitLocker encryption recovery keys following a warrant request, allowing federal agents to decrypt hard drives belonging to suspects in an alleged fraud investigation in Guam, reports TechCrunch.

BitLocker is Windows’ full-disk encryption feature. Recovery keys allow authorized users to access encrypted drives when standar…

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