The signal has introduced a new feature called screen security, and you can thank Microsoft for this. The option deals with the screenshot being captured on Windows 11.
Signal Announced News on your blog, highlighting the need for such a feature, to prevent Windows from capturing the snapshot of his app. The move aims to enhance privacy and security for users of the end-to-end encrypted messaging app. Windows recall, which is currently available on Copilot+ PC, captures the screen of the screen every few seconds, allowing for analysis of the content already worked through a searching database on the user’s computer. However, concerns on privacy led to Microsoft to adjust, which required Windows Hello for its use.
Signal decision to implement screen safety facility comes as a reaction to these secrecy concerns. Privacy-focused messaging service says, even with changes in Microsoft’s Windows Recall, the materials displayed in privacy-centered applications such as signals may still be at risk. For the safety of its users, the signal felt forced to add an additional layer of safety, even if it means some of the purpose-offs of trade-offs.
Attempting to capture the screenshot when the feature is enabled will simply result in a black screen. The technique behind the screen safety of the signal is similar to DRM security used by streaming services like Netflix, which also blocks screenshots of protected materials.
However, this feature has some shortcomings. Users who rely on the accessibility tools such as screen readers or magnification software can get compatibility problems. This feature is rolling for users, and is capable by default. You can choose to manually disable it from the following location: Signal Settings> Privacy> Screen Security. However, the messaging service also stated that since the option is hidden behind the two menu, it is not easy to accidentally disable the screen security facility. Windows remains the ability to disable or uninstall the recall, as users can navigate through “privacy and security” settings to manage snapshot functions.
The signal criticized Microsoft for launching recall without offering app developers options for grain settings to protect users’ privacy.
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