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Security researcher says Microsoft built a Bitlocker backdoor, releases exploit

🔓 Bitlocker Backdoor Controversy 🔓

Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption has been allegedly compromised by a backdoor, as claimed by a security researcher who has released an exploit, raising serious concerns about the security of data protected by this widely-used technology, potentially allowing unauthorized access.

8:05 pm, May 17, 2026

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title: Security researcher says Microsoft built a Bitlocker backdoor, releases exploit
additional: 🔓 Bitlocker Backdoor Controversy 🔓

Microsoft's Bitlocker encryption has been allegedly compromised by a backdoor, as claimed by a security researcher who has released an exploit, raising serious concerns about the security of data protected by this widely-used technology, potentially allowing unauthorized access.
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