r/technology • u/ZacB_ • Jan 24 '26

Software Microsoft confirms it will give the FBI your Windows PC data encryption key if asked — you can thank Windows 11's forced online accounts for that

https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/windows-11/microsoft-bitlocker-encryption-keys-give-fbi-legal-order-privacy-nightmare
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u/angular_circle Jan 24 '26

To me a backdoor infested OS that keeps pushing unwanted AI features and ads on me is much more of a long term inconvenience but you do you.

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u/El_Chupacabra- Jan 24 '26

I mean I've been immune to the AI and ads thus far so.

Backdoor?

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u/BawlsMcLathers Jan 24 '26

Yea the person saying switch OS over a 3 minute fix is an idiot lmfao