When Microsoft announced that Windows Vista was going to be available in multiple editions, curiosity turned toward the higher-end versions of Vista targeted at corporate environments (Vista ...

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Your Windows device is likely protected with a passcode — the PIN or password you enter when signing in. For most users, login security prevents unauthorized access ...

My BitLocker enabled computer won't boot without my USB.

To paraphrase Fox Mulder, trust no self-encrypting SSD. As of the latest Windows 10 update, Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption tool that’s built into Pro and Enterprise versions will no longer assume ...

In a nutshell: The next major upgrade to Windows 11 will introduce several changes to the not-so-popular operating system. One key update is Microsoft enhancing the security of users' on-device data ...

I just encrypted my OS drive with Bitlocker, and am in the process of doing the same to my data drive. I do not have a TPM module, and have opted to use a password to unlock the OS drive. During the ...

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 ...

Thumb drives, SD cards, and portable hard drives are tremendously convenient. They're also tremendously risky. If your removable drive is lost or stolen, whoever finds it has complete access to its ...