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A security researcher released a zero-day exploit called YellowKey that bypasses Microsoft BitLocker encryption on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2022/2025, allowing full access to locked drives using a USB stick; the exploit appears to operate as a backdoor, with files disappearing after use.
Canada's Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, is criticized by the EFF and tech companies as a repackaged surveillance bill that mandates metadata retention and forces encryption backdoors. Apple, Meta, and US congressional committees oppose the bill, citing significant risks to digital privacy and security.
The article introduces Revaulter v2, a tool that enables unlocking encrypted ZFS volumes at boot using passkeys (WebAuthn), allowing remote approval via a mobile web interface without storing keys in plaintext.