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Microsoft Recall’s Data Capture Raises Security Concerns Despite Protections

Microsoft’s Recall feature for Windows 11 captures continuous screenshots for AI-powered search functionality. Security tests reveal the system’s content filtering fails to adequately protect passwords and financial data, according to reports.

Windows Recall Feature Stores Sensitive Data Despite Protections

Microsoft’s controversial Recall feature for Windows 11, which captures continuous screenshots for AI-powered search functionality, reportedly stores confidential information including passwords and financial data despite built-in security measures, according to recent analysis. The feature, reintroduced in current Windows 11 24H2 versions after initial withdrawal due to security concerns, creates what sources describe as a comprehensive record of user activity through regular screen captures.

by Natalie Brooks
AI AnalyticsEnergy Policy

OpenAI Adjusts Sora Policy to Block Deepfakes of Historical Figures Like MLK

** OpenAI has reportedly moved to block the creation of deepfakes depicting historical figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. on its Sora video generation platform. This policy shift echoes the company’s earlier, controversial approach to copyright, which led to an embarrassing reversal. The decision highlights the complex legal landscape surrounding digital replicas of people. **CONTENT:**

Policy Reversal on Historical Figure Depictions

by Natalie Brooks
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

Encryption Software Update Blocks Windows Recall Feature to Enhance Privacy Protection

The latest Veracrypt update introduces screenshot protection that blocks Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature from capturing encrypted content. Users can now prevent the controversial Recall function from accessing sensitive data, though the protection can be disabled when needed. This development addresses growing privacy concerns surrounding automated screenshot functionality on Copilot PCs.

Enhanced Privacy Protection Through Encryption Software

Security-focused users have gained new tools to counter potential privacy concerns surrounding Microsoft’s Windows Recall feature, according to recent reports. The latest update to Veracrypt, version 1.26.24, reportedly includes functionality that prevents screenshot capture of encrypted content, effectively blocking Recall from accessing protected data. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about digital privacy in modern computing environments.

by Darren Holt
AI AnalyticsCybersecurity

Shadow AI in UK Workplaces: £208 Billion Productivity Boost vs Critical Security Threats

Shadow AI usage among UK workers is saving billions in productivity while creating unprecedented security risks. New research shows 71% of employees use unauthorized AI tools despite potential data breaches and privacy concerns.

In a dramatic workplace transformation, UK employees are embracing artificial intelligence at unprecedented rates, generating an estimated £208 billion in productivity savings while simultaneously creating critical security vulnerabilities that threaten organizational integrity. This phenomenon, termed “Shadow AI” in a comprehensive Microsoft-commissioned study, represents both a massive economic opportunity and a pressing security crisis unfolding across British businesses.

The Shadow AI Epidemic: Scope and Scale

by Darren Holt
Assistive TechnologyBusiness Software

Firefox Adds Perplexity AI as Default Search Engine: What You Need to Know

Mozilla has made Perplexity AI a permanent search engine option in Firefox following positive user feedback. The AI-powered search provides conversational answers with citations, eliminating the need to sift through traditional results.

In a significant move for search engine diversity, Mozilla has officially integrated Perplexity AI as a default search option in Firefox for desktop users. This expansion follows a successful limited test earlier this year and represents Mozilla’s continued commitment to offering innovative search alternatives beyond traditional options.

From Testing to Permanent Fixture

by Natalie Brooks
Business SoftwareCybersecurity

Discord Data Breach: 5CA Denies Responsibility for 70,000 Government ID Compromise

Discord’s recent data breach involving 70,000 government IDs has taken a contentious turn as customer service partner 5CA denies any system compromise. The company insists the incident occurred outside their infrastructure, pointing to potential human error instead of a technical breach.

In a surprising development following Discord’s recent data breach disclosure, customer service support company 5CA has publicly contradicted the gaming platform’s account of events. The controversy centers around the exposure of approximately 70,000 government-issued identification documents, including driver’s licenses and passports, which users had submitted for age verification purposes. What began as a routine security notification has evolved into a complex dispute between service partners, raising significant questions about accountability in third-party customer service relationships.

The Initial Breach Disclosure and Escalating Claims

by Natalie Brooks