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Attention is focused on Windows 11 security and licensing details, especially a reported zero-day that bypasses default BitLocker protections. Alongside that, there’s discussion of a $10 deal for Windows 11 Pro productivity and security features.

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Key Takeaway A reported zero-day exploit can defeat default Windows 11 BitLocker protections, while Windows 11 Pro is being promoted at a low $10 price.
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A reported zero-day exploit can defeat default Windows 11 BitLocker protections, while Windows 11 Pro is being promoted at a low $10 price.

Attention is focused on Windows 11 security and licensing details, especially a reported zero-day that bypasses default BitLocker protections. Alongside that, there’s discussion of a $10 deal for Windows 11 Pro productivity and security features.

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Top 4 signals · A reported zero-day exploit can defeat default Windows 11
PCWorld · 7h ago
Spend only $26 on this MS Office and Windows 11 Pro together — without subscriptions
Igor's LAB · 11h ago
Windows 11 26H1: Microsoft’s driver changes target platform, WLAN, storage, and GPU debugging
TechSpot · 19h ago
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Neowin · 21h ago
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Briefing Findings · A reported zero-day exploit can defeat default Windows 11

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exploit type Zero-day exploit
target protection Default Windows 11 BitLocker protections

What to Watch

  • Follow updates tied to the Ars Technica report of the default BitLocker bypass for mitigation guidance. Ars Technica

Recent signals

  • [Help] MS Office Setup Cannot Find Installation Files on Windows 7 PC pcworld.com
  • Spend only $26 on this MS Office and Windows 11 Pro together — without subscriptions PCWorld
  • Windows 11 26H1: Microsoft’s driver changes target platform, WLAN, storage, and GPU debugging Igor's LAB
  • Simple Screen Recorder — Lightweight Windows Screen Recorder Neowin
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