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Signal Will Black Out Windows Recall Screenshots to Preserve Privacy
The privacy-minded Signal messaging service is putting a blindfold on the prying eyes of the newly returned Windows Recall, an AI-powered feature from Microsoft that takes a screenshot of whatever you ...
“Microsoft has simply given us no other option,” Signal says as it blocks Windows Recall
After facing one of its worst PR disasters in recent memory, Microsoft pulled Recall out of Windows 11 previews a few months ...
Signal blocks Windows Recall’s all-seeing AI screenshots with a clever DRM hack
Signal's privacy focus just doesn't jive with Windows Recall's desire to record everything you do, forever, so it's using the standard DRM block to blank out conversations.
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Signal Now Blocks Windows Recall From Capturing Your Conversations (Unless You Don’t Want It To)
Because this update exclusively targets a Windows 11 feature that Signal doesn't believe is secure: Recall. In case you're unfamiliar, Windows Recall is an AI-powered feature Microsoft rolled out ...
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Signal Slams Microsoft's Recall, Disables Screenshots on Windows 11
Screen security for Signal is now rolling out to Windows 11 PCs. Users who aren’t worried about Recall or are willing to let ...
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Signal to Windows Recall: Drop dead
Microsoft’s Recall is a security disaster disguised as a feature. Messaging app Signal is doing what it can to block it. Windows, as all but the most besotted Microsoft fans know, has ...
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Signal blasts Microsoft over Recall privacy failings, as secure messaging app is forced to fudge a way of blocking the controversial Windows 11 feature
It’s using that workaround because Microsoft failed to offer “granular settings for app developers that would enable Signal to easily protect privacy” with Recall, the blog post observes.
Signal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshots
A new update for Signal’s Windows app will help users dodge Recall’s screenshots, but could cause other problems.
Mazda recall alert: Here's why over 183K models have been recalled. Check models affected
Mazda recalls 183,656 vehicles due to airbag deployment and turn signal indicator issues, increasing accident risks.
“Microsoft has simply given us no other option”: Signal blocks Windows Recall to secure your messages
Windows Recall includes settings to control which apps can be captured, and it’s also possible to delete snapshots, but the makers of Signal felt the need to add a security laye ...