Microsoft: Windows Recall now can be removed, is more secure (www.bleepingcomputer.com)
from kid@sh.itjust.works to cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works on 27 Sep 2024 19:28
https://sh.itjust.works/post/25834725

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scottmeme@sh.itjust.works on 27 Sep 2024 19:37 next collapse

“more secure” would be not having it in the OS in the first place

originalucifer@moist.catsweat.com on 27 Sep 2024 19:41 next collapse

the headline is just jumbled.. should read:

Microsoft Windows is more Secure, Recall now can be removed

taladar@sh.itjust.works on 27 Sep 2024 22:36 collapse

Shouldn’t that be

Microsoft Windows is now 100% secure after Total Recall of all copie

?

T00l_shed@lemmy.world on 27 Sep 2024 20:00 next collapse

Fucking ding dongs overthere should have never let this happen in the first place.

sylver_dragon@lemmy.world on 27 Sep 2024 20:10 next collapse

I suspect every security baseline is going to include guidance for removing recall. There’s just no reason for this sort of malware on a system.

valkyre09@lemmy.world on 28 Sep 2024 01:14 collapse

On my work computer I can absolutely see the benefit of asking “what’s that website I found last week with the …”

On the other hand, there’s no way in hell it’s not grabbing all the sensitive stuff on my screen nobody else should be seeing.

The convenience just isn’t worth the risk

stoy@lemmy.zip on 27 Sep 2024 20:21 next collapse

Can Recall be Totally removed?

irreticent@lemmy.world on 28 Sep 2024 04:05 collapse

Even if it’s possible you know you’re going to have to keep removing it every other update. Big “if.” My guess is no.

stoy@lemmy.zip on 28 Sep 2024 04:08 collapse

Perhaps I can avoid the updates on Mars…

irreticent@lemmy.world on 28 Sep 2024 04:56 collapse

Ah, Total Recall. I missed that one.

meathorse@lemmy.world on 27 Sep 2024 20:34 next collapse

Too little, too late!

thebardingreen@lemmy.starlightkel.xyz on 27 Sep 2024 20:36 next collapse

If a user doesn’t proactively choose to turn it on, it will be off, and snapshots will not be taken or saved.

“Yes, this is Dave from Windows Microsoft Tech Support. Yes ma’am, I’m sorry, but your computer is sending viruses to our server and this is causing a problem for us. If we do not clean the viruses from your computer, we will need to disconnect you from the internet to protect our server. But do not worry, we can fix this for you. First, I am needing you to go into settings and turn on the Windows Recall. Yes, this will help to protect your computer from the virus. Ok. Good. Hopefully this will fix the problem, but if it continues I will have to call back. Next week, I will call you back and if your computer continues to be sending these viruses, I will connect to it remotely and we will do a deeper scan for the virus. Yes, have a good day ma’am. Thank you for using Windows Microsoft.”

jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world on 27 Sep 2024 22:06 next collapse

Does it still accomplish its core functionality?

Dekkia@this.doesnotcut.it on 28 Sep 2024 02:47 next collapse

I want it to be not there by default.

The people who want it can download it.

Outtatime@sh.itjust.works on 28 Sep 2024 06:29 collapse

Total recall. Auughhhiughhh! Cahmahhhn! Twouuuoo wheeeksszz