Security Researcher Claims Microsoft Embedded Secret Backdoor in BitLocker Encryption
Researcher Nightmare-Eclipse reveals YellowKey, a flaw allowing full bypass of BitLocker encryption on Windows 11, sparking accusations of an intentional backdoor.
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Researcher Claims Microsoft Secretly Built BitLocker Backdoor in Windows 11
Security researcher Nightmare-Eclipse reveals 'YellowKey,' a flaw that bypasses BitLocker encryption on Windows 11, alleging it is an intentional backdoor.
Microsoft Rushes Patch for Exchange Server Spoofing Flaw as CISA Warns of Active Exploitation
CISA and Microsoft warn of a critical spoofing vulnerability in Exchange Outlook Web Access (OWA) currently being exploited in the wild.
Microsoft Rushes Patch for Exchange Server Spoofing Flaw as CISA Warns of Active Exploitation
CISA and Microsoft warn organizations to patch a critical spoofing vulnerability in Exchange Outlook Web Access (OWA) currently being used in the wild.
The ‘First Question’ Trap: Why Security Experts Are Warning Against Instant Responses to New Smart Home Gadgets
Cybersecurity researchers are highlighting a dangerous trend in smart home device setup: the 'first question' prompt that can compromise your entire network.
The Age Verification Arms Race: Can the Internet Prove You’re an Adult Without Killing Privacy?
From facial estimation to digital wallets, the tech industry is struggling to balance child safety laws with user privacy in the age assurance battle.
ModuleJail: The New Script Taking the Guesswork Out of Linux Kernel Hardening
Belgian sysadmin and security researcher Jasper Nuyens releases ModuleJail to automate the blacklisting of unused kernel modules, reducing the attack surface for privilege escalation.
Google Cloud Users Facing Five-Figure Bills After Maps API Keys Exposed Gemini Access
Developers are reporting thousands of dollars in unauthorized charges after Google Maps API keys were used to access expensive Gemini AI models.
The Silicon Blind Spot: Europe’s Sovereign Clouds Are Still Running on American Hardware
Europe is spending billions on sovereign clouds to escape US legal reach, but security experts warn that Intel and AMD processors contain 'computers within computers' that bypass local…
UK Moves to Overhaul 35-Year-Old Computer Misuse Act After Decades of Legal Limbo
Britain is finally reforming the Computer Misuse Act of 1990 to provide much-needed legal clarity for cybersecurity researchers and professionals.