After much research and public outcry over the security issues, Microsoft has finally made some much-needed changes to the way the Recall feature will function on Copilot+ PCs. Here are all the preventative measures Microsoft is taking to address the security issues in the new Recall feature.
Microsoft's 'recall' is a privacy nightmare
Since its announcement, the Recall feature has been a controversial addition to the Windows experience. Not only was it discovered to store data unencrypted on your device, but the data, stored in the form of snapshots of your PC taken every 5 seconds, could be easily hacked using tools like TotalRecall.
Fortunately, Microsoft recently announced a number of changes that prioritize security at all costs. Here’s a look at what each of these changes reportedly does.
Recall is now disabled by default and is a completely optional feature. This is the biggest change Microsoft has made, and it should allay fears from users who previously felt the company was unnecessarily forcing Recall's "photographic memory" on them.
