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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

TotalRecall Reloaded reveals a hidden data path in Windows 11 Recall after login

Security researcher Andrew Hagenah’s TotalRecall Reloaded tool demonstrates that, once a user authenticates with Windows Hello, Recall data can be intercepted via AIXHost.exe, allowing retrieval of recent screenshots, OCR text, and metadata, and even deletion of the Recall database — all without admin rights. Microsoft says this isn’t a vulnerability and won’t be fixed, but Recall remains a significant local-access privacy risk for anyone who can reach a user's PC.

via Ars Technica|

#aixhostexe #privacy-risk #recall-feature

technology10 months ago•1 min saved

Brave and AdGuard Block Microsoft Recall to Protect User Privacy

Microsoft's controversial Recall feature, which automatically screenshots nearly everything on a Copilot Plus PC, is being blocked by privacy-focused apps like Brave and AdGuard due to concerns over background screen captures and privacy violations. Signal was the first to block Recall, citing privacy issues, and now Brave and AdGuard have followed, with Brave offering users the option to disable Recall via a toggle. The debate highlights ongoing privacy concerns with AI and screenshot features in Windows 11.

via The Verge|

#adguard #brave #microsoft

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Microsoft Scraps Controversial Recall Feature Amid Privacy Concerns

Microsoft has recalled its controversial AI-powered Recall feature, which screenshots user activity on new Qualcomm-powered laptops, just before its planned debut. The feature has been removed from Windows 11 setup and is now "coming soon." Microsoft plans to test Recall with the Windows Insider community and will make it an opt-in feature with enhanced security.

via The Verge|

#ai #microsoft #qualcomm

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Windows 11's AI Recall Feature Sparks Major Privacy Concerns

Microsoft's new Recall feature in Windows 11, which takes regular snapshots of user activity, is enabled by default during setup and can only be turned off via Settings. This has raised privacy concerns, with some describing it as a "keylogger." The feature is still in preview and will be available on Copilot+ PCs from June 18, though it can run on other hardware. There is speculation that Microsoft might change the default setting due to the controversy.

via The Register|

#ai #microsoft #privacy

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Unlock Windows Recall AI on Unsupported PCs with New Tool"

A developer named Albacore has released a tool called Amperage on Github that enables Windows' AI-powered Recall feature on older, unsupported PCs with Arm64-based SoCs, such as those powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon, Microsoft SQ, or Ampere chipsets. The tool requires Windows 11 version 24H2 build 26100.712. Recall helps users find previously viewed content on their PC by taking local snapshots and using AI to recognize text, images, and videos, ensuring data privacy by storing snapshots offline. Future updates may expand compatibility to more devices.

via Engadget|

#ai #microsoft #recall-feature

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Privacy Concerns Surround Microsoft's AI Recall Feature"

Microsoft's new AI feature called Recall, which creates a "photographic memory" of a user's laptop activity using constant screenshots, has sparked privacy concerns and legal scrutiny. Regulators and privacy advocates, including Elon Musk, have expressed worries about the potential invasion of privacy. The UK's data watchdog, ICO, is reaching out to Microsoft for more information. Microsoft claims that the snapshots are stored locally, encrypted, and can be filtered, paused, or deleted by the user, and that privacy is a priority.

via Gizmodo|

#ai #data-watchdog #microsoft