Signal's new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats | TechCrunch

Key takeaways:

  • Signal has introduced a screen security feature in its Windows app to block screenshots of chats.
  • This update aims to protect against Microsoft's Recall feature, which captures system screenshots continuously.
  • The screen security setting is enabled by default on Windows 11.
  • When the feature is on, attempts to take screenshots show a blank screen.
  • Users can turn off the setting via Signal Settings > Privacy > Screen security, but are warned before doing so.
Signal's new Windows update prevents the system from capturing screenshots of chats | TechCrunch
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