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Microsoft Provides FBI Access to Encrypted Data in Covid Fraud Investigation

First seen 23 Jan 2026, 22:10 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

In early 2025, the FBI issued a warrant to Microsoft for recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on three laptops. The investigation focused on individuals involved in Guam's Covid unemployment assistance program, suspected of fraudulent activities. This action raises significant privacy concerns regarding encrypted data access by law enforcement.

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