Microsoft delays launch of Recall tool to improve security

Microsoft announced last Thursday that the release of the controversial Windows 11 Recall tool has been postponed (13). Originally planned to be released next week, the new feature will be tested for a longer period of time by testers registered with the Windows Insider program.

HE The postponement of the Recall comes after the vehicle became the target of much criticismfrom both the community and digital security experts. Most of the complaints state that the new feature unnecessarily violates the integrity of the data on the computer.

Recall was announced as one of the new features of Copilot+ computers in May this year. A. the tool takes a screenshot every 5 seconds to record user activity and let him summarize or return to any point of the session.

But in addition to being a feature that complements a function found only in Windows, the system already saves applications, programs and user actions locally. It was discovered that Recall left AI prints and comments unprotected in local storage, making it easier for malware or attackers to steal the information.

The new feature also attracted the attention of the authorities. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has requested more details about this feature.

Recall Experiment

With the postponement, The recall will now be issued by Windows Insider testers on a trial basis. “We are adjusting the Recall release model to leverage the expertise of the Windows Insider community and ensure the experience meets our high quality and security standards,” Microsoft explains.

A. The company states that it will release details about the feature when it opens in the testing program.. Obviously, you’ll need a computer that meets Copilot+ standards to access the new feature.