"Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default"

Microsoft has decided to disable its Windows Recall feature on Copilot+ PCs by default. The feature, considered a security and privacy risk, was turned on by default, requiring users to go through checkboxes to opt out of the software. Windows Recall uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a searchable digital memory of everything a user does on their Windows computer. Security researchers found several ways malware could steal Windows Recall data, and Google Project Zero researcher James Forshaw showed that Windows Recall data is poorly protected. This article continues to discuss the concerns regarding the Windows Recall feature and Microsoft's decision to turn it off by default.

SecurityWeek reports "Microsoft Bows to Public Pressure, Disables Controversial Windows Recall by Default"

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