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Microsoft Goes Passwordless: Forensic Implications of Passwordless Microsoft Accounts
Microsoft has officially announced that newly created Microsoft Accounts will now be passwordless by default for “simpler, safer sign-ins”. This change extends the direction set by Windows 11, where traditional passwords have been gradually phased out in favor of more secure and user-friendly authentication methods – such as PIN codes, biometrics, and passkeys. In this…
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Forensic Implications of BitLocker-by-Default in Windows 11 24H2
The Windows 11 24H2 update introduced a change in Microsoft’s approach to disk encryption, a shift that will have long lasting implications on digital forensics. In this release, BitLocker encryption is automatically enabled on most modern hardware when installing Windows when a Microsoft Account (MSA) is used during setup. Encryption starts seamlessly and silently in…