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Jun 13, 2026 · Information Security

GreatXML Attack Shows BitLocker Encryption Can Be Bypassed with Physical Access

GreatXML, a new BitLocker bypass disclosed by researcher Nightmare Eclipse, exploits Windows Defender’s offline scan to gain unrestricted access to encrypted volumes via the recovery partition, requiring only physical access or write rights, and undermines the assumed security of BitLocker‑TPM protection.