BitLocker drive encryption, once a sought-after feature reserved for advanced Windows editions, has now become a default security safeguard in recent builds of Windows 11, starting prominently with the 24H2 update. Designed to protect data in case a laptop or PC falls into the wrong hands...
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With the rollout of Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft has expanded the reach of its automatic device encryption feature—intending to safeguard the confidentiality of user data. But while encryption is a much-lauded security measure against physical theft or unauthorized access, recent scrutiny has...
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In recent developments, Microsoft has implemented a policy in Windows 11 version 24H2 that enables BitLocker encryption by default during clean installations and system reinstalls. This change aims to enhance data security but has inadvertently led to data loss for users unaware of the...
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