Microsoft's Recall feature is still threat to privacy despite recent tweaks
a year ago
- #Windows11
- #Microsoft
- #privacy
- Microsoft's Recall feature, introduced in Windows 11 preview, faced backlash for being a 'privacy nightmare' by taking regular screen snapshots.
- Initially enabled by default, Recall stored sensitive data like messages and credit card numbers in plain text with minimal user control.
- After negative feedback, Microsoft removed Recall, made it opt-in, required Windows Hello authentication, and encrypted stored data.
- Despite improvements, Recall still has issues: sensitive data may slip through filters, and apps like Signal aren't excluded by default.
- Signal disabled screenshots in its Windows app to prevent Recall from capturing disappearing messages.
- Recall demands high trust in Microsoft, a company not known for strong privacy protections.
- AdGuard is developing a feature to block Recall on compatible Copilot+ PCs, with updates available on GitHub.