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The Recall Feature: A Potential Nightmare in Security
Since its launch, Windows Recall—Microsoft’s latest AI-powered search tool—has come under close examination. Found to save data unencrypted on the device⁴, the functionality takes a snapshot of your PC every five seconds.
Microsoft’s Reaction and User Backlash
Microsoft has pledged to solve these security concerns2 after early access users objected. Using “just-in-time” protection, the business intends to only decode the data upon user authentications into the app using Windows Hello⁴.
Improvements to Windows Recall⁴
Microsoft has revealed a number of tweaks to the Windows Recall tool⁴. First of all, it will now be opt-in experience, so Copilot+ PCs⁴ won’t be activated by default. Second, activating Recall⁴ will need Windows Hello registration. Finally, “just-in-time” decryption safeguarded by Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS)⁴ will be included on further levels of data security.
Windows Recall: The Future
Microsoft is resolved to resolve the security flaws and make Windows Recall a useful feature for consumers, despite early reaction. The business thinks the modifications will help to create confidence in the new feature¹ and solve issues expressed by early access users.
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3Microsoft addresses Windows Recall backlash, promises to fix security issues and make it opt-in
