Your Thunderbolt port can be used to steal data from a locked PC — here's the setting that stops it

When you turn on your computer and reach the Windows lock screen, it feels like a solid barrier. It isn't. You're prompted to enter a password before access is granted. However, Thunderbolt or USB4 devices may still potentially access system memory on some Windows PCs. Many devices have a built-in mechanism that defends against this kind of intrusion, and you can check whether it's working for you in a single System Information field.

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