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Privacy apps Signal, Brave, and AdGuard push back against Windows Recall | Apps are shielding users from Recall's constant screenshots


Signal was one of the first apps to block Windows Recall from capturing screenshots of its interface, and more developers have since followed suit. This week, both...

The big picture: Since its announcement last year, Windows Recall has faced mounting criticism from privacy experts who have labeled it a potential surveillance tool – despite Microsoft's assurances of airtight security. Calling the feature "unsettling," the developers noted that screenshots of private chat windows could inadvertently expose personal information, raising concerns about both user privacy and the risk of financial fraud. The feature has drawn sharp backlash for potentially exposing sensitive information, including passwords, health records, private chats, and financial details.

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