Morning Overview on MSN

Microsoft just rushed out a fix for 'YellowKey' — a Windows flaw that lets attackers pop open BitLocker-encrypted drives and read what's inside

Microsoft has confirmed a vulnerability in Windows Recovery Environment that can let an attacker with physical access bypass ...
SecurityWeek

Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations for ‘YellowKey’ BitLocker Bypass

Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE-2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.

Zero-day exploit completely defeats default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

A zero-day exploit circulating online allows people with physical access to a Windows 11 system to bypass default BitLocker ...

Windows BitLocker zero-day gives access to protected drives, PoC released

A cybersecurity researcher has published proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for two unpatched Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities ...
TweakTown

Security researcher finds zero-day exploit that defeats Windows 11 BitLocker, calls it an insane 'backdoor' discovery

Users who rely solely on TPM-based BitLocker are most at risk, while those with a PIN or USB security key at boot are ...
The FPS Review on MSN

Windows 11 April Update KB508769 Is Triggering Bitlocker Recovery Screens and Boot Loops

Every Patch Tuesday, there’s a moment where you hover over that “Install” button and wonder what you’re getting into. The April 2026 update for Windows 11, KB5083769, has given plenty of users good ...
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Fixes BitLocker Recovery Bug Only for Windows 11

Microsoft has fixed the Windows 11 BitLocker recovery bug in KB5089549, but Windows 10 and Windows Server admins still need ...

Windows vulnerabilities: BitLocker problem and privilege escalation

The IT researcher behind the "NightmareEclipse" project shows new vulnerabilities: "YellowKey" in BitLocker and privilege ...