"Microsoft has simply given us no other option," Signal blocks Windows Recall
a year ago
- #Signal
- #privacy
- #Windows 11
- Signal Messenger warns Windows Desktop users about privacy threats from Windows 11's Recall AI tool.
- Signal for Windows now blocks screenshots by default to protect message privacy.
- Users can disable the screenshot block via settings if needed for accessibility or record-keeping.
- Signal criticizes Microsoft's Recall for risking privacy despite adjustments, forcing Signal to add extra protection.
- Recall initially stored plaintext screenshots and OCR data, accessible by any app with user system rights.
- Microsoft temporarily removed Recall after backlash, then reintroduced it with significant privacy improvements.
- Updated Recall is now opt-in, encrypts data, and offers user controls over indexed content.