I get that I need to use PIN for #bitlocker to keep my #Windows secure, but it is certainly a huge inconvenience when I'm using my laptop docked with lid closed and stocked vertically like ALL THE TIME

Edit: I was wrong https://infosec.exchange/@sassdawe/116617037342486226

🔐 YellowKey riaccende l’attenzione: BitLocker da solo non basta. Microsoft corre ai ripari, ma la sicurezza richiede più livelli e configurazioni solide. #Cybersecurity #BitLocker

🔗 https://www.tomshw.it/hardware/yellowkey-microsoft-mitigazioni-bitlocker

#Microsoft shares mitigation for #YellowKey #Windows zero-day

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-shares-mitigation-for-yellowkey-windows-zero-day/

#BitLocker #cybersecurity #FDE #encryption

New ThreatNoir Cyber News short: The Key Under The Mat.

Bitlocker bypass via USB file + reboot. 27 seconds, no fluff.

Source breakdown: https://threatnoir.com

#infosec #bitlocker #cybersecurity

«Attackierte MS-Defender-Lücken und BitLocker-Schutzmaßnahmen:
Die CISA warnt vor Angriffen auf teils 18 Jahre alte Microsoft-Lücken. Patches schützen den Defender und Gegenmaßnahmen vor BitLocker-Lücke.»

Hach ja, Microsoft und ihre Sicherheit. Abgesehen davon, System- so wie Softwareupdates IMMER so schnell wie möglich einspielen aber zu viele glauben Updates sind nicht wirklich wichtig.

🔓 https://www.heise.de/news/Attackierte-MS-Defender-Luecken-und-BitLocker-Schutzmassnahmen-11301580.html

#microsift #bitlocker #MSDefender #cisa #patch #PatchNOW #itsicherheit #update

🚨 New Episode Live: Is BitLocker a Backdoor?

A new zero-day, "YellowKey," allows attackers to bypass default Windows encryption instantly. The discoverer claims it looks like an intentional flaw in the recovery environment.

We dive into the evidence, the "bug vs. backdoor" debate, and the critical steps you must take to secure your drive right now.

Don't wait for a patch. Fix it yourself.

Listen now: ImpracticalPrivacy.com

#BitLocker #Privacy #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #microsoft

🚨 CVE-2026-45585 (YellowKey)

Microsoft is aware of a security feature bypass vulnerability in Windows publicly referred to as "YellowKey". The proof of concept for this vulnerability has been made public violating coordinated vulnerability best practices.
We are issuing this CVE to provide mitigation guidance that can be implemented to protect against this vulnerability until the security update is made available.

ℹ️ Additional info on ZEN SecDB https://secdb.nttzen.cloud/cve/detail/CVE-2026-45585

#nttdata #zen #secdb #infosec
#yellowkey #microsoft #bitlocker #cve202645585

Option 2: Mastodon
🚨 New Episode Live: YellowKey

A new zero-day called "YellowKey" lets attackers bypass default BitLocker encryption with a simple USB trick. Microsoft hasn't patched it yet.

We break down the exploit, the "backdoor" accusations, and exactly how to secure your drive today.

Don't trust the default. Listen now: ImpracticalPrivacy.com

#BitLocker #Privacy #InfoSec #CyberSecurity #OpenSource #YellowKey #Microsoft #Surveillance #Windows #Windows11 #OpSec #Encryption