Security News > 2024 > June > Microsoft Delays Recall Launch, Seeking Community Feedback First

On June 13, Microsoft Corporate Vice President of Windows and Devices Pavan Davuluri wrote an update to the blog post written about shifting Recall to opt-in last week.

"We are adjusting the release model for Recall to leverage the expertise of the Windows Insider community to ensure the experience meets our high standards for quality and security," he wrote.

Microsoft pointed out that work on Recall is guided by the Secure Future Initiative, an ongoing attempt to improve security methods and practices.

More must-read AI coverage Microsoft switched Recall from active by default to opt-in.

While Microsoft reassured customers data from Recall would only be stored locally, security researchers such as Kevin Beaumont pointed out attackers don't even need physical access to a Copilot+ laptop to exfiltrate Recall data.

About a week after this discovery, Microsoft made some changes to how Recall will operate.

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