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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.
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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, ...
“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’s new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats
Signal said today that it is updating its Windows app to prevent the system from capturing screenshots, thereby protecting ...
Signal says no to Windows 11’s Recall screenshots
A new update for Signal’s Windows app will help users dodge Recall’s screenshots, but could cause other problems.
PCMag on MSN1d
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 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 ...
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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 Blocks Screenshots on Windows to Counter Microsoft’s Privacy-Risky Recall
Signal blocks screenshots on Windows 11 to counter Microsoft’s Recall feature, boosting user privacy with DRM protection.
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 ...
Messaging app Signal will block Windows Recall from taking chat screenshots
The desktop version of Signal now includes a new "Screen security" feature designed to block external programs – and even ...
ExtremeTech on MSN1d
Signal Blocks Windows 11 Recall, Making Your Chats 'Dark' to Screenshots Like Netflix DRM
As of now, developers cannot stop Recall from capturing content from their apps; only users can do this.