Microsoft: April updates trigger BitLocker key prompts on some servers

Microsoft confirmed on Tuesday that some Windows Server 2025 devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the ...

Maryland settles with owner and operator of ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge

Maryland officials have announced a settlement with the owner and operator of the massive cargo ship that crashed into a ...
thetechoutlook

Check out how to find a BitLocker Recovery Key from your Microsoft Account, and also how to keep a backup of your recovery key for emergency cases

Confused about what a BitLocker Recovery Key is? Well, a BitLocker Recovery Key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This is a 48-digit number that lets ...
cryptopolitan

Microsoft hands over BitLocker keys to FBI, exposing users to major privacy flaw

Microsoft handed over BitLocker recovery keys to the FBI, exposing Windows users’ privacy risks. Global governments repeatedly request encryption access, pressuring tech companies like Apple and ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC

I always want to make sure my new Windows PC is protected against security threats. Here are five things I do with that goal in mind.
Android

Samsung Removes Key 'Recovery' Tools from Galaxy Phones—Including OS Sideloading

Samsung’s February 2026 security update is reportedly removing several advanced tools from the Android Recovery menu, including the ability to wipe the cache partition and sideload updates via ADB.
Fox News

Microsoft crosses privacy line few expected

For years, we've been told that encryption is the gold standard for digital privacy. If data is encrypted, it is supposed to be locked away from hackers, companies and governments alike. That ...