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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 will block Microsoft Recall from snooping on your texts
Encrypted messaging platform Signal is rolling out a Windows-specific feature to prevent a computer from logging screenshots ...
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Signal Slams Microsoft's Recall, Disables Screenshots on Windows 11
With no official opt-out from Recall, Signal says it was forced to devise its own method to block screenshots. The new ...
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.
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 ...
“Microsoft has simply given us no other option”: Signal blocks Windows Recall to secure your messages
Signal now blocks Windows Recall from taking snapshots when the new "Screen security" setting is enabled. Signal enables that ...
Blackmailers, spys, and cheaters beware: Signal cuts off Microsoft screengrab feature
Popular privacy communication app Signal adds an update to prevent Microsoft's AI-driven feature "Recall" from taking screengrabs of your conversations.
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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, ...
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Signal Adds Screenshot-Blocker to Thwart ‘Windows Recall’
Signal said the privacy feature is on by default for every Windows 11 user to block Microsoft from taking screenshots for ...
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Signal Gives Microsoft a Clear Signal: Do NOT Recall This
Not only is there no API to tell Recall not to index your content, there’s also no API to tell you whether Recall is enabled. It’s like having malware pre-installed on your PC. But hey, they just ...
Signal Now Blocks Windows Recall From Capturing Your Conversations (Unless You Don’t Want It To)
Signal isn't happy with Microsoft's Recall feature. In response, the app now blocks Recall screenshots by default on Windows ...
Messenger Signal criticizes Microsoft's recall
A screenshot function is to be introduced in Windows that makes content searchable for the AI. Signal does not want Microsoft ...