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Why is anyone surprised by this? And what kind of imbecile commits crimes and uses windows? π€£
Not just that but also uploads a copy of the key to their Microsoft Account...
Microsoft added that feature because people kept losing their encryption keys and thus losing all their files if they need to have their computer replaced. They get complaints either way - privacy advocates complain when the key is backed up, and sysadmins/users complain when the key isn't backed up.
I think in cases like this, I'd rather the responsibility of burden be shifted towards individuals with autonomy than to large corporations. But I suppose in that case (reductionism warning) people might as well just use Linux.
Didn't Osama bin Laden use Windows? π
Now I'm curious about that, haha!
After Bin Laden was killed, the CIA released the contents of his hard drive. Index can be found here. Search for "Windows" and you'll find multiple system files, drivers, etc.
Fun fact: he also had an Animal Crossing save