Ars TechnicaJun 7, 2024

Microsoft makes Recall feature off-by-default after security and privacy backlash

Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/06/microsoft-makes-recall-feature-off-by-default-after-security-and-privacy-backlash/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Microsoft is reworking Recall after researchers point out its security problems

Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data.

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Show threadjordanJun 7, 2024
@arstechnica Additional? I thought it was using a plaintext sqlite database?
Show threadfuomag9
@wagesj45 @arstechnica Microsoft recall now featuring: at rest encryption with keys in plaintext in the database!
Jun 7, 2024 at 5:38pmWeb