Encryption utility VeraCrypt now disables Microsoft Recall and other screen recording tools by default

Facepalm: Microsoft's decision to make Recall an always-on screen recording feature has drawn widespread criticism. Privacy advocates urge users to shut it off, and developers are responding with tools like VeraCrypt, which now disables Recall and similar features by default. VeraCrypt has become a bit more resistant to Recall. The on-the-fly encryption tool, which emerged from the ashes of TrueCrypt, recently released version 1.26.24 with new features for all three supported operating systems – Windows, Linux, and macOS. On Windows, the update adds a "screen protection" feature designed to block screenshots and screen recording tools. While the developers didn't explicitly mention Recall, it's safe to bet your private PGP key that the new feature targets it. Microsoft recently relaunched Recall on compatible, NPU-equipped PCs, and it remains the same security and privacy nightmare it was when it debuted in 2024. Recall takes a screenshot of the user's desktop and application window ... Read full article.