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New Exploit Bypasses Windows BitLocker via Recovery Partition Files

A security researcher stumbled upon a shocking new exploit, dubbed GreatXML, that bypasses Windows BitLocker in just 4 hours - and it's connected to the Windows Defender Offline Scan feature. If you've ever used this scan, you may be vulnerable to this alarming BitLocker bypass.

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Microsoft Zero-Day Exploit Bypasses BitLocker Encryption

A security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has made a startling discovery, unveiling exploit code called GreatXML that can bypass Microsoft's BitLocker encryption on systems that have run a Microsoft Defender Offline scan. This accidental find took just four hours to uncover, leaving many to wonder about potential vulnerabilities.

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