Is a cold-boot-attack on a bitlocker key in TPM still possible, if I use the TPM with a different drive in the meantime?

I have a laptop with the system disk encrypted by Bitlocker. Bitlocker is configured to require a pre-boot pin, and unlocks by TPM. The recovery key is required to unlock and is not available atm. The recovery key should be stored in the T… Continue reading Is a cold-boot-attack on a bitlocker key in TPM still possible, if I use the TPM with a different drive in the meantime?

If I move a file within the same drive or partition and then shred that file with a file shredder, would it still be recoverable?

If I move a file within the same drive or partition, suppose from one folder to another, and then shred that file with a file shredder, would it still be recoverable? Is there still some trace of that file left in the previous location it … Continue reading If I move a file within the same drive or partition and then shred that file with a file shredder, would it still be recoverable?

Is an owned domain + self hosted email the closest to owning one’s online identity? Are there better alternatives?

Most online accounts identify users using email/phone & password; but since most all email/phone is handled by another service (e.g. Gmail), one’s online identity only exists so long as these services permit it; in a sense, the service… Continue reading Is an owned domain + self hosted email the closest to owning one’s online identity? Are there better alternatives?