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commander@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 day ago

Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch

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The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.
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    What does Microsoft think the fucking point of encryption is? Do they think I am encrypting my data to protect it from my dog?

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      If you’re not the only one with the keys, is it really encrypted?

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      As someone who used windows for way too long: they just simply don’t give a shit. Like at all

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