Bitlocker Security Questions

hsehestedt said:

Yes! I love BitLocker. I've been using it for years. I use BitLocker on every single computer that I own .

I also employ a scheme that I discussed on this forum a day or two ago whereby I use a my own personally selected 48-digit key because I can compute that number in my head. Therefore I have no need to backup or store my BitLocker key anywhere .

EDIT: That discussion was in this very thread, found here:

Bitlocker Security Questions

@hdmi, you do bring up the point that Microsoft is indeed fallible. No one can ever argue that they are infallible. ;-) For me, BitLocker meets my security requirements, and I am confident using it. As always, YMMV.

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I thought I remembered, but I wasn't sure. I started using BitLocker in 2007 when it came with Windows Vista on a new computer. After using it for 18 years, I too wouldn't be without BitLocker.

TraderGary said:

Do you use Microsoft Security (Defender)?

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Yes, but I use it only as an added precaution, and, I keep automatic sample submission turned off. Also I don't use any other AV protections (not even Malwarebytes...) except on very rare occasions I might decide to upload a file on Virus Total, and of course Firefox and uBlock Origin are already blocking some malicious content by default. All the AV stuff takes absolute lowest priority for me.

TraderGary said:

Good point. Some people don't have anything of value on their computers.

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Right. Don't carry it around if you don't need it.

hdmi said:

Yes, but I use it only as an added precaution, and, I keep automatic sample submission turned off. Also I don't use any other AV protections (not even Malwarebytes...) except on very rare occasions I might decide to upload a file on Virus Total, and of course Firefox and uBlock Origin are already blocking some malicious content by default. All the AV stuff takes absolute lowest priority for me.

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I'm always in full learn mode and I didn't know Defender even had something called "automatic sample submission". So I asked CoPilot what it was.

Microsoft Defender's automatic sample submission is a feature designed to enhance the security of your device by quickly identifying and responding to new and emerging threats. Here's how it works:

How It Works:​

1. Detection: When Microsoft Defender Antivirus detects a suspicious or malicious file, it can automatically send a sample of the file to Microsoft's cloud-based protection service for analysis.
2. Analysis: The cloud service quickly analyzes the file using advanced machine-learning models and threat data from a vast network of sensors.
3. Response: Based on the analysis, the cloud service determines whether the file is malicious or safe. If it's deemed malicious, Microsoft Defender blocks the file immediately.
4. Feedback: The results are sent back to the device, and the file is either blocked or allowed based on the determination.

Benefits:​

• Rapid Response: This process happens quickly, often within milliseconds, allowing for immediate protection against new threats.
• Enhanced Detection: By leveraging cloud-based intelligence, Microsoft Defender can detect and block threats that have never been seen before.
• Reduced False Positives: The cloud service helps reduce false positives by providing more accurate analysis.

Settings:​

You can enable or disable automatic sample submission in the Windows Security settings. By default, it's enabled to provide the best protection, but you can choose to send only safe samples automatically or prompt for user consent before sending any samples.

I too use Defender and since I never have any problems, I'm leaving it at the default "enabled" setting.