New Update Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default

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Starting in version 1.81 for Windows users, Brave browser will block Microsoft Recall from automatically taking screenshots of your browsing activity.

Why we’re doing this​

Microsoft first announced Recall in May 2024 and immediately drew fire from security and privacy advocates. Recall saved full-screen screenshots every few seconds and stored them in a local plaintext database, leaving it open for exploitation by anyone (including malware) who had access to the machine. The outcry caused Microsoft to hastily roll back the feature and re-work it significantly.

A year later, Recall is back, and Brave is ready for it. We will disable it by default for Windows 11+ users, with a toggle to turn it back on for users who really want Recall.

Block Microsoft Recall toggle in brave://settings/privacy for Windows 11 (and newer) users​

Brave blocks Microsoft Recall by default | Brave

Starting in version 1.81 for Windows users, Brave browser will block Microsoft Recall from automatically taking screenshots of your browsing activity.

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Brave browser has started blocking Microsoft Recall by default from version 1.81 for Windows users. This decision was made due to privacy concerns raised when Microsoft first announced Recall. However, users who wish to use Recall can manually enable it through the browser settings.