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This Ars Technica piece explains how Windows 11 users can enable BitLocker on Windows 11 Pro and store the recovery key locally instead of on Microsoft’s servers, including upgrading to Pro, decrypting and re-encrypting if needed, and saving the key to print or external storage, with notes on privacy and the responsibility of managing keys.
Thieves are using the "recovery key" feature on iPhones to lock users out of their Apple accounts, making it almost impossible for users to access their own accounts. The feature requires access to the device as well as the key, and if users lose access to both, they could be locked out of their account permanently. Thieves target users by watching them enter their passcodes before stealing their devices and activating the recovery key. Apple advises users to keep a copy of the key with a family member or to keep multiple copies. Victims of theft have reported that Apple was unhelpful when they tried to recover their accounts.
Thieves are targeting iPhone users in public places and locking them out of their devices permanently by turning on the recovery key feature and changing the passcode. Apple does not have an alternative way for people to prove their account ownership, leaving users helpless. To protect yourself, set up an alphanumeric passcode, use Face ID, and parental controls.
iPhone thieves are using Apple's recovery key feature to lock owners out of their devices and accounts. The recovery keys, introduced in 2020, can help users retrieve their Apple ID account when they don't have enough information to reset their password. However, thieves can use the feature to eliminate the chance of victims being able to regain access to their account after the password is changed. Apple advises users to store copies of their recovery key in more than one place or to pass it on to a trusted family member or friend instead.