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Microsoft Provides FBI Access to Encrypted Data in Covid Fraud Investigation

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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.