Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

A zero-day exploit circulating online allows people with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker ...
Bitdefender

BitLocker zero-day exposes Windows drives as PoC goes public

The BitLocker issue, named YellowKey, was published by a researcher using the monikers Chaotic Eclipse and Nightmare Eclipse.
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Windows 11 April Update KB508769 Is Triggering Bitlocker Recovery Screens and Boot Loops

Every Patch Tuesday, there’s a moment where you hover over that “Install” button and wonder what you’re getting into. The April 2026 update for Windows 11, KB5083769, has given plenty of users good ...
ZDNet

The Windows BitLocker recovery bug is fixed, according to Microsoft

Update 19-Aug-2024: Microsoft has now resolved this bug. See details below. Five years ago, after a particularly embarrassing run of flawed Windows updates, Microsoft vowed to do better. Part of its ...
Ars Technica

Newly discovered ransomware uses BitLocker to encrypt victim data

A previously unknown piece of ransomware, dubbed ShrinkLocker, encrypts victim data using the BitLocker feature built into the Windows operating system. BitLocker is a full-volume encryptor that ...
PC World

Newbie’s guide to Windows BitLocker: Why you need it and how to set it up

BitLocker is a crucial Windows feature that helps secure the data on your PC. The full version of BitLocker is only available on Windows 11 Pro, but you can still use it to a lesser degree on Windows ...
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Windows 11 April update triggers boot loops and BitLocker lockouts

Microsoft’s April 2026 cumulative update KB5083769 for Windows 11 is causing severe issues for some users, including unrecoverable boot loops, pixelated BSODs, and unexpected BitLocker recovery key ...