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Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports

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Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects' laptops: Reports | TechCrunch

The FBI served Microsoft a warrant requesting encryption recovery keys to decrypt the hard drives of people involved in an alleged fraud case in Guam.

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Why do Microsoft have your private keys? Glad I don’t trust them with anything.

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