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The Lab · 2026-05-13 16:48:18 · r/cybersecurity

1. YellowKey Exploit Bypasses Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Using Minimal USB Data

A newly demonstrated zero-day exploit, dubbed YellowKey, has exposed a critical vulnerability in Microsoft BitLocker full-disk encryption. Security researchers have shown that BitLocker-protected drives can be unlocked using only specific files stored on a standard USB stick, raising serious concerns about the integrit...

The Lab · 2026-05-13 17:18:30 · Mastodon:mastodon.social:#privacy

2. YellowKey Exploit Bypasses BitLocker on Windows 11 Via USB Stick; Researcher Flags Possible Intentional Backdoor

A newly documented exploit dubbed "YellowKey" reportedly allows attackers to bypass BitLocker full-disk encryption on Windows 11 and Windows Server systems using nothing more than a USB stick and a basic reboot technique. The disclosure has raised immediate concerns within the security community regarding the integrity...

The Lab · 2026-05-13 19:18:24 · BleepingComputer Echo RSS

3. Unpatched BitLocker Bypass and Privilege Escalation Flaws Expose Windows Systems to Drive Access Attacks

A cybersecurity researcher has publicly released proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits for two unpatched Microsoft Windows vulnerabilities, creating immediate pressure on organizations to assess exposure. The flaws, dubbed YellowKey and GreenPlasma, respectively target Windows BitLocker encryption and local privilege escalat...