Security Researchers Uncover Rapid BitLocker Bypass Vulnerability

Security researchers at the CyberGuard Institute have disclosed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft's BitLocker full disk encryption, enabling an attacker with physical access to bypass data protection in a matter of seconds. The method involves a specially crafted USB stick, which, when inserted into a vulnerable Windows device, can extract encryption keys or directly access encrypted data. This discovery challenges the perceived robustness of BitLocker, a feature widely used by individuals and enterprises to secure sensitive information