Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports - TechCrunch
Google News • 1/23/2026
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Cluster Activity
2
2
2026-01-232026-01-26
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
25d
Age
3
Sources
from cluster
600
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^600/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^600/48 = 0.000173) reduced it below 0.5
Story Timeline
- 2026-01-23Microsoft gave FBI a set of BitLocker encryption keys to unlock suspects’ laptops: Reports - TechCrunch (current)
- 2026-01-26
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 sources
Age: 25 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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