Bitlocker by default does not require an additional PIN or password to unlock the encrypted volume.
Probably mention this and explain how to enable unlocking with a passphrase in this section of the website?
Bitlocker by default does not require an additional PIN or password to unlock the encrypted volume.
Probably mention this and explain how to enable unlocking with a passphrase in this section of the website?
Good point
I would encourage people to use Veracrypt instead, an open-source encryption software. Windows Bitlocker, like Windows itself, is closed-source and has had several vulnerabilities.
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