Linux remains a safer choice
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Beta News ☛ Microsoft updates Recall feature to address privacy concerns but Linux remains a safer choice for some
However, despite these improvements, some Windows users will remain skeptical. Microsoft’s history of privacy concerns, particularly with telemetry data collection in previous Windows versions, has left users wary of features like Recall, which track user activity. Even with encryption and local storage, the idea of having detailed logs of everything a user does on their PC feels invasive to many. Critics argue that storing snapshots of activity -- even in a highly secure environment -- creates the risk that this data could be exposed if a vulnerability were discovered.
Privacy-conscious users are also concerned about future changes to Recall. While Microsoft currently insists that Recall data remains stored locally on the device, some worry that future updates could introduce cloud syncing or other features that might increase the risk of data exposure. This uncertainty around the long-term evolution of Recall leaves users hesitant to fully trust the feature.
For users looking for alternatives, Linux presents a compelling option. The open-source nature of Linux gives users more control over their system and privacy settings. Linux distributions like Tails or PureOS are designed with privacy in mind, offering a level of transparency and customization that Windows doesn’t provide. With Linux, users can avoid features like Recall altogether, ensuring that their activity isn’t logged or stored unless they explicitly choose to do so.
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Security Week ☛ Controversial backdoored Windows Recall Hey Hi (AI) Search Tool Returns With Proof-of-Presence Encryption, Data Isolation [Ed: Microsoft not backing down. It's attacking the users of Windows, who are clearly not the owners, just users to be spied on.]
Microsoft reboots controversial backdoored Windows Recall with proof-of-presence encryption, anti-tampering checks, and secure enclave data management.
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Tom's Hardware ☛ Microsoft describes Recall's new security features, says the feature is opt-in [Ed: One has to be utterly foolish and irresponsible to still use Windows after all this]
Microsoft is detailing a new security model for Recall following a major PR blunder and concerns about the feature earlier this year.