#BitLocker

[political-us]

Feb 14 (Reuters) - The rise of "pig butchering" scams and the increasing use of generative artificial intelligence likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

Revenue from pig butchering scams, where perpetrators cultivate relationships with individuals and convince them to participate in fraudulent schemes, increased nearly 40% in 2024 from the previous year, the firm estimated in a report published on Thursday.

Revenue in 2024 from crypto scams was at least $9.9 billion, although the figure could rise to a record high of $12.4 billion once more data becomes available, it said.

"Crypto fraud and scams have continued to increase in sophistication," Chainalysis researchers said.

The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/crypto-scams-likely-set-new-record-2024-helped-by-ai-chainalysis-says-2025-02-14/

[ns-games]

CrowdStrike'd and BitLocker'd

With yesterday's CrowdStrike outage. I'm sure a number of you are probably wondering "what does BitLocker have to do with any of this?" Well, it all has to do with an added layer of security many organizations use to keep data from being stolen if a computers ends up in the hands of an "unauthorized user."

To start, let me briefly explain what the CrowdStrike driver issue did and what the fix for it is.

After the update was automatically installed to computers running the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor, a faulty driver file caused the Windows kernel on those computers to crash and display a Blue Screen of Death. How Windows typically handles a crash like this is to create a crash log file, then perform a reboot. Since this driver would launch shortly after Windows finished booting, it would cause the operating system to crash and reboot again. When two crashes have occurred in sequence, Windows will automatically boot into Recovery Mode. Hence why we say several pictures of the Recovery Mode screen across social media yesterday.

Unfortunately, this update was automatically pushed out to around 8.5 million computers across several organizations, causing widespread chaos within the matter of a few hours. And the fix for this issue had to be performed by physically accessing each computer, which required those of us working in I.T. to have to run around several facilities, locate each affected computer, and apply the fix one by one.

The short and simple of the fix is either one of two options. You can either use the Recovery Mode that Windows was already booted into to navigate to Start-Up Setting, and launch Safe Mode. Once Windows boots into Safe Mode, the technician can navigate to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\CrowdStrike, and delete the file C00000291-*.sys. After that the computer can be rebooted as normal, and the crashing will stop.

Or the technician can open System Restore from Recovery Mode. And, assuming there is a recovery point, restore the computer back to a good known working state.

Now, this may all seem simple enough. So why were so many organizations having trouble running this fix? That all has to do with BitLocker. As an added security measure, many organizations use BitLocker on their computers to perform a full hard disk encryption. This is done so that if a computer ends up being lost or stolen, and ends up in the hands of an "unauthorized user" they will not be able to access any of the data stored on the computer without a password to log into the computer, or the computer's BitLocker recovery key.

This presented a problem when trying to restore all of these affected computers, because when either trying to launch Safe Mode or System Restore, the user would be prompted for the BitLocker recovery key.

In my organization's case, we found we could save time by providing our end user the steps to perform one of the two fixes on their own to save time. But the problem we still continue to run into is the need for these BitLocker recovery keys. In my case, I've been fielding several calls where I've had end users walking from one computer to another while I provide them with the key as they walk through reverting back to a previous restore point.

Again, a pretty long story, but hopefully that can provide some context as to what's been happening over the past 48 hours.

[willcodehtmlforfood]

bitlocker kerdes szamitozos embereknek

nyilvan elveszett a bitlocker kulcs, ha ujrarakom a winfost (advanced troubleshooting, cmd), be kell majd valahol irnom egy winfos kulcsot vagy az installer valahol megtalalja? nehezitett h a bios is jelszovedett es hat jo kis laptop ez csakhat.... (TENYLEG ismerösé kilepett melohelyrol nehany eve, azt a laptop nala maradt (nyilvan az akksi kuka benne, de attol meg az egesz mukodik))

(azt youtube-on mar neztem h bios jelszot h lehet megsasolni - kiszeded (kiforrasztod) a bios eprom-ot es a kiolvasott adatbol ki lehet kalkulalni mi a jelszo - ere lehet h elobb lesz szukseg mert igy latatlanba nem tudom h mik a boot opciok, lehet usb-t nem is nezi akkor meg hogy rakok fel uj oprencert...)

help?

[datarecoverysolution]

Without the Bitlocker key, is there a way to restore Windows?

If you have forgotten your bitlocker key, it could be very difficult to do window restoration. Without the bitlocker recovery key, you will not be able to access your files or recover data on your Windows. If you really want to recover your bitlocker, you can use a third-party data recovery tool.

Many companies provide data recovery services like BLR Data Recovery Tool, Recuva, R-Studio, Stellar, EaseUs, etc.

A free trial version of the tools allows users to scan and view all lost and deleted data.

I strongly recommend using the trial version of BLR Data Recovery Tool because it is a powerful and user-friendly software that recovers lost or deleted files from a variety of storage media, including hard disks, SSDs, USB drives, NAS drive, memory cards, Bitlocker, and more. It supports both Windows and Mac operating systems, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

[sirenthestone]

I've had a computer bitlock me out before. The only fix that worked was a full factory reset. Godspeed to the IT technicians in companies with Bitlocker encryption. I hope they find a trick that works without making a factory reset necessary.

idk if people on tumblr know about this but a cybersecurity software called crowdstrike just did what is probably the single biggest fuck up in any sector in the past 10 years. it's monumentally bad. literally the most horror-inducing nightmare scenario for a tech company.

some info, crowdstrike is essentially an antivirus software for enterprises. which means normal laypeople cant really get it, they're for businesses and organisations and important stuff.

so, on a friday evening (it of course wasnt friday everywhere but it was friday evening in oceania which is where it first started causing damage due to europe and na being asleep), crowdstrike pushed out an update to their windows users that caused a bug.

before i get into what the bug is, know that friday evening is the worst possible time to do this because people are going home. the weekend is starting. offices dont have people in them. this is just one of many perfectly placed failures in the rube goldburg machine of crowdstrike. there's a reason friday is called 'dont push to live friday' or more to the point 'dont fuck it up friday'

so, at 3pm at friday, an update comes rolling into crowdstrike users which is automatically implemented. this update immediately causes the computer to blue screen of death. very very bad. but it's not simply a 'you need to restart' crash, because the computer then gets stuck into a boot loop.

this is the worst possible thing because, in a boot loop state, a computer is never really able to get to a point where it can do anything. like download a fix. so there is nothing crowdstrike can do to remedy this death update anymore. it is now left to the end users.

it was pretty quickly identified what the problem was. you had to boot it in safe mode, and a very small file needed to be deleted. or you could just rename crowdstrike to something else so windows never attempts to use it.

it's a fairly easy fix in the grand scheme of things, but the issue is that it is effecting enterprises. which can have a looooot of computers. in many different locations. so an IT person would need to manually fix hundreds of computers, sometimes in whole other cities and perhaps even other countries if theyre big enough.

another fuck up crowdstrike did was they did not stagger the update, so they could catch any mistakes before they wrecked havoc. (and also how how HOW do you not catch this before deploying it. this isn't a code oopsie this is a complete failure of quality ensurance that probably permeates the whole company to not realise their update was an instant kill). they rolled it out to everyone of their clients in the world at the same time.

and this seems pretty hilarious on the surface. i was havin a good chuckle as eftpos went down in the store i was working at, chaos was definitely ensuring lmao. im in aus, and banking was literally down nationwide.

but then you start hearing about the entire country's planes being grounded because the airport's computers are bricked. and hospitals having no computers anymore. emergency call centres crashing. and you realised that, wow. crowdstrike just killed people probably. this is literally the worst thing possible for a company like this to do.

crowdstrike was kinda on the come up too, they were starting to become a big name in the tech world as a new face. but that has definitely vanished now. to fuck up at this many places, is almost extremely impressive. its hard to even think of a comparable fuckup.

a friday evening simultaneous rollout boot loop is a phrase that haunts IT people in their darkest hours. it's the monster that drags people down into the swamp. it's the big bag in the horror movie. it's the end of the road. and for crowdstrike, that reaper of souls just knocked on their doorstep.

[lifestylezzsposts]

Bit Locker Management Tool https://bittruster.com/

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[gudguy1a]

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[techmaniachd]

Co będzie, jeśli zgubisz komputer lub Ci go ukradną? 🚨 Czy na Twoim dysku znajdują się dane, które nie powinny trafić w niepowołane ręce? To poważny problem, ale dzięki szyfrowaniu dysków możesz zabezpieczyć swoje pliki! W tym materiale pokażę Ci, jak skutecznie zabezpieczyć dane na komputerze i chronić je przed nieautoryzowanym dostępem.

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[infogenesis]

BitLocker: La Tua Fortezza Digitale - 7 Motivi Sorprendenti per Cui Dovresti Usarlo Subito!

Hai mai pensato a quanto siano vulnerabili i tuoi dati? In un mondo dove le violazioni della privacy sono all’ordine del giorno, proteggere le tue informazioni personali non è più un’opzione, ma una necessità. Entra in scena BitLocker, la potente soluzione di crittografia di Microsoft che sta rivoluzionando la sicurezza dei dati. In questo articolo, scoprirai perché BitLocker è la chiave di volta per la tua tranquillità digitale e come può trasformare il tuo dispositivo in una fortezza impenetrabile.

Cos’è BitLocker e Perché Dovresti Interessartene? BitLocker è uno strumento di crittografia integrato in Windows che protegge i tuoi dati crittografando l’intero disco rigido. Immagina di avere una cassaforte virtuale che custodisce tutti i tuoi segreti digitali. Ecco cosa fa BitLocker per te:

Protegge i tuoi dati da accessi non autorizzati

Impedisce il furto di informazioni in caso di smarrimento del dispositivo

Offre una sicurezza di livello aziendale per utenti privati

Statistiche Sorprendenti: Secondo un rapporto di IBM, il costo medio di una violazione dei dati nel 2021 è stato di 4,24 milioni di dollari. BitLocker potrebbe essere la differenza tra sicurezza e rovina finanziaria!

I 7 Vantaggi Irresistibili di BitLocker 

a) Crittografia Completa del Disco: Nessun dato lasciato indietro! b) Integrazione Perfetta con Windows: Nessuna app aggiuntiva necessaria

c) Supporto per TPM: Sicurezza hardware per una protezione extra d) Flessibilità: Funziona su dischi fissi, SSD e unità rimovibili e) Recupero Semplificato: Non perdere mai l’accesso ai tuoi dati f) Prestazioni Ottimizzate: Sicurezza senza rallentamenti g) Conformità Aziendale: Rispetta gli standard di sicurezza più elevati

Come Attivare BitLocker in 3 Semplici Passi

Apri il Pannello di Controllo

Cerca “BitLocker”

Seleziona “Attiva BitLocker” e segui le istruzioniÈ così facile! In pochi minuti, il tuo dispositivo diventerà una fortezza inespugnabile.

Tutto Ciò Che Hai Sempre Voluto Sapere su BitLocker

D: BitLocker rallenta il mio computer? R: Sorprendentemente, no! L’impatto sulle prestazioni è minimo, soprattutto su hardware moderno.

D: Cosa succede se dimentico la password? R: Niente panico! BitLocker offre opzioni di recupero, incluso l’uso di un account Microsoft o una chiave di recupero.

D: BitLocker è disponibile su tutte le versioni di Windows? R: BitLocker è incluso nelle edizioni Pro ed Enterprise di Windows 10 e 11.

D: Posso usare BitLocker su unità esterne? R: Assolutamente! BitLocker To Go è progettato appositamente per unità rimovibili.

D: Quanto è sicuro BitLocker? R: BitLocker utilizza l’algoritmo AES con chiavi a 128 o 256 bit, considerato estremamente sicuro.

BitLocker vs. Alternative: Perché Scegliere Microsoft? Mentre esistono altre soluzioni di crittografia, BitLocker si distingue per:

Integrazione nativa con Windows

Supporto diretto da Microsoft

Compatibilità con l’hardware aziendale

Costo zero (incluso in Windows)

Il Futuro della Sicurezza dei Dati: Dove Si Colloca BitLocker? 

Con l’aumento delle minacce informatiche, strumenti come BitLocker diventano sempre più cruciali. Microsoft continua a migliorare BitLocker, integrando funzionalità come:

Supporto per l’autenticazione biometrica

Integrazione con il cloud per una gestione centralizzata

Miglioramenti delle prestazioni per dispositivi a basso consumo

In un mondo dove i dati sono il nuovo oro, BitLocker è la tua cassaforte personale. Non aspettare che sia troppo tardi: attiva BitLocker oggi stesso e trasforma il tuo dispositivo in una fortezza digitale impenetrabile. La tranquillità che otterrai sapendo che i tuoi dati sono al sicuro non ha prezzo. Ricorda, nel regno digitale, la prevenzione è molto meglio della cura. Proteggi i tuoi dati con BitLocker e dormi sonni tranquilli, sapendo che le tue informazioni sono al sicuro da occhi indiscreti.

[sandwich247]

at my old work, each employee was tasked with storing their own bitlocker encryption key this would have been no issue except from there only being one place that we were allowed to store it in and that was a password protected excel spreadsheet on sharepoint

the issue that occurred isn't the first one that would pop into most peoples minds - being that the password was lost and thus all bitlocker keys were lost, no the issue was a little simpler than that the spreadsheed, due to everyone needing to post their own keys to it, was editable by everyone in the company

I put my key in next to the serial number and recovery key ID for my laptop same as everyone else

my laptop bitlockered for whatever reason

I get one of my colleagues to open up the spreadsheet to get the key

someone at some point overwrote every key in the excel spreadsheet with their own key

"no problem at all" you may say "as sharepoint offers previous versions of documents, you could just restore an older version and get your key from that"

for what ever reason the only previous version of that document that had any key other than the one that had replaced every key in the spreadsheet was when it was first created -_-

we didn't have network storage to save files so the desktop was all I had and it was all gone - scripts, useful tidbits of information, etc all wiped forever

some was recoverable because I emailed a bunch to people because it was useful to have, but yeah

[willcodehtmlforfood]

Breaking Bitlocker

(ez amugy csak azert erdekes, mert van itt nalam egy laptop, rajta van ez a szar, es senki nem tudja a bitlocker pint; elso ranezesre githubon van hw / sw IS, nem ezeket altalaban nem adjak ki...)

[prismaticstarshch]

I swear I keep having to put effort into reminding myself that BitLocker isn't ransomware whenever I think about it

the name and the fact that this is the screen it has doesn't help:

[savemydata]

BLR BitLocker Pen Drive Data Recovery Tool

[professionalmaya]

Understanding the BitLocker Recovery Key: What It Is and How to Use It

Hey Tumblr friends! 🌟

If you've recently enabled BitLocker on your Windows device and suddenly find yourself staring at a prompt asking for a BitLocker recovery key, you might be wondering what this mysterious key is all about. Let’s dive into the essentials of the BitLocker recovery key, why you might need it, and how to find it when necessary.

What is a BitLocker Recovery Key?

A BitLocker recovery key is a 48-digit numerical password that acts as a backup method to unlock your encrypted drive. This key is generated when you first enable BitLocker on a drive and is crucial for situations where you can’t access your drive through the usual means.

Why Might You Need a BitLocker Recovery Key?

There are several reasons why you might be prompted to enter your BitLocker recovery key:

Forgotten Password: If you forget your BitLocker password, the recovery key is your only way to regain access.

Hardware Changes: Making significant changes to your computer’s hardware, like replacing the motherboard, can trigger the recovery key prompt.

Software Updates: Major updates to your operating system or BIOS might require you to enter the recovery key.

Security Concerns: If BitLocker detects potential security threats or unauthorized access attempts, it will ask for the recovery key.

Where to Find Your BitLocker Recovery Key

If you’re in a pinch and need to find your BitLocker recovery key, here are some common places to check:

Microsoft Account: If you linked BitLocker to your Microsoft account, you can find your key on the Microsoft BitLocker recovery key portal.

USB Drive: If you saved the recovery key to a USB drive, make sure to keep it somewhere safe and accessible.

Printout: Some folks print their recovery key and store it securely.

Azure Active Directory (AAD): If your device is connected to an organization’s AAD, your IT department might have a copy.

File: If you saved the recovery key as a file, it’s usually named something like BitLocker Recovery Key.txt.

What to Do if You Can’t Find Your Recovery Key

If you can’t locate your BitLocker recovery key, your options are unfortunately limited. Without the recovery key, accessing your encrypted data is not possible. This is a vital reminder to store your recovery key securely in multiple locations.

Best Practices for Managing Your BitLocker Recovery Key

Store Multiple Copies: Keep your recovery key in several places, such as your Microsoft account, a USB drive, a printout, and a secure digital file.

Secure Storage: Ensure your recovery key is stored in a safe location, like a safe or encrypted digital storage.

Keep Updated: Regularly update your recovery key and ensure it’s accessible, especially after significant system changes.

By following these best practices, you can avoid the potential frustration and data loss associated with being locked out of your BitLocker-encrypted drive.

For a more detailed guide on BitLocker and managing recovery keys, including step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips, check out this Comprehensive BitLocker Recovery Key Guide.

Hope this helps you stay secure and stress-free! If you have any more questions about BitLocker or need further assistance, feel free to drop a comment. 💬✨

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