Breach Roundup: Microsoft Tries Again With Windows Recall

Also: Africa Busts Cybercrime Suspects; Many Smart Devices Lack Update Transparency Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 28, 2024

Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents and breaches around the world. This week, Microsoft previews its latest attempt to introduce AI-enabled Windows Recall - now with added privacy features; over 1,000 cybercrime suspects busted in Africa; regulators report "smart" device update promises often missing; Florida IT professional caught spying for China; and more.

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Microsoft Previews Fresh Recall

Remember Windows Recall? After months of delays, Microsoft has unveiled a first-look preview of its latest attempt to bring the beleaguered feature to market.

First announced in May and delayed three times since then, Recall is designed to take periodic screenshots of active windows, analyze them using on-device artificial intelligence and store them in an SQLite database. Users can retrieve snapshots ...