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“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 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.
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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 ...
PCMag20d
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 ...
Lifehacker20d
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 ...
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.
Computerworld19d
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 ...
Bleeping Computer20d
Signal now blocks Microsoft Recall screenshots on Windows 11
Signal has updated its Windows app to protect users' privacy by blocking Microsoft's AI-powered Recall feature from taking screenshots of their conversations. This new privacy feature, dubbed ...
Fudzilla20d
Signal slams Windows 11 Recall App
Effective immediately, Signal's Windows desktop app will block screenshots by default to stop Recall from hoovering up private chats. If users want to switch that off to save messages or for ...
“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 ...
CNET19d
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 ...
TechRepublic16d
Signal Blocks Windows 11 Recall: ‘Microsoft Has Simply Given Us No Other Option’
Signal Blocks Windows 11 Recall: ‘Microsoft Has Simply Given Us No Other Option’ Your email has been sent To safeguard user privacy, Signal uses screen protection text to block Windows 11 ...