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Security Concerns Raised Over Windows Recall AI Tool

Dwain.B

4 Jun 2024

Hacker Demonstrates Vulnerability in New Screenshot Feature

The new Windows Recall AI tool, which takes a screenshot every five seconds to help users retrieve their activity, has raised significant security concerns. Researchers found that the screenshots are stored in an unencrypted database, easily exploitable by attackers. Ethical hacker Alex Hagenah developed "TotalRecall," a tool demonstrating how this data can be extracted, urging Microsoft to address these vulnerabilities before the full launch.


Read more about this security threat on Wired here.

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