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		OMGWTF on May 16, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft stoops to new low with ads in Windows 11 evolution of windows: useful -> adware -> spyware -> tech-support-scam (this story) -> ransomware (automatic full disk encryption is said to be deployed soon)

miles on May 17, 2024 [–]

Automatic full disk encryption, with the encryption key stored at Microsoft, has been a standard "feature" for non-local/domain accounts for many years:

Microsoft may have your encryption key; here’s how to take it back https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2015/12/micro...

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