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The bitlocker tpm-only tag covers discussions about BitLocker drive encryption configured to rely solely on the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) for key protection, without a PIN or USB startup key. Content includes analysis of the BitUnlocker downgrade attack (CVE-2025-48804), which demonstrated that TPM-only BitLocker on Windows 11 can be bypassed in minutes with physical access by exploiting older, still-trusted boot components. The attack highlights a weakness in the early-boot trust chain when Secure Boot certificates are not fully revoked. This tag is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals evaluating BitLocker deployment risks, TPM-only vs. multifactor authentication trade-offs, and the implications of Secure Boot certificate management on Windows systems.
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    BitUnlocker: TPM-Only BitLocker Downgrade Attack Beats Secure Boot Trust in Minutes

    Microsoft patched CVE-2025-48804 in July 2025, but researchers at Intrinsec have now demonstrated BitUnlocker, a physical-access downgrade attack that can bypass TPM-only BitLocker protection on Windows 11 systems in under five minutes. The uncomfortable lesson is not that BitLocker is suddenly...
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