Windows 10 Preview Has A Keylogger to Watch Your Every Move

This week Microsoft announced the next version of its Operating system, dubbed WIndows 10, providingWindows 10 Technical Preview release under its "Insider Program" in order to collect feedback from users and help shape the final version of the operating system, but something really went WRONG!

“Inside Microsoft’s Insider Program you'll get all the latest Windows preview builds as soon as they're available. In return, we want to know what you think. You’ll get an easy-to-use app to give us your feedback, which will help guide us along the way.” Microsoft website reads.

Well, how many of you actually read the “Terms of Service” and “Privacy Policy” documents before downloading the Preview release of Windows 10? I guess none of you, because most computer users have habit of ignoring that lengthy paragraphs and simply click "I Agree" and then "next", which is not at all a good practise.

Do you really know what permissions you have granted to Microsoft by installing Free Windows 10 Technical Preview edition? Of Course, YOU DON’T. Well, guess what, you've all but signed away your soul !!

PERMISSION TO KEYLOG

If you are unaware of Microsoft’s privacy policy, so now you should pay attention to what the policy says. Microsoft is watching your every move on the latest Windows 10 Technical Preview, Thanks to portions of Microsoft's privacy policy, which indicates that the technology giant is using keylogger to collect and use users’ data in a variety of astounding ways without the user being aware.

“If you open a file, we may collect information about the file, the application used to open the file, and how long it takes any use [of] it for purposes such as improving performance, or [if you] enter text, we may collect typed characters, we may collect typed characters and use them for purposes such as improving autocomplete and spell check features,” the privacy policy states.

Essentially by accepting the Windows 10 privacy policy you are allowing Microsoft to screen your files and log your keystrokes. This means, if you open a file and type, Microsoft have access to what you type, and the file info within.

 This could likely one of the reasons why the company insisted that Windows Technical Preview not be installed on computers that are used every day.

OTHER DATA COLLECTION

But Wait! Wait! Not just this, Microsoft says it may collect even more data. The company will be watching your apps for compatibility, and collect voice information when you use speech to text. This information will be used to improve speech processing, according to Microsoft.

"When you acquire, install and use the Program, Microsoft collects information about you, your devices, applications and networks, and your use of those devices, applications and networks," the privacy policy states. "Examples of data we collect include your name, email address, preferences and interests; browsing, search and file history; phone call and SMS data; device configuration and sensor data; and application usage."

Though, technology companies continue to develop a fine line on the issue of privacy and data collection and based on the information which the Microsoft collects, it could have thousands of username and password combinations stored in a database somewhere. But we may well see a public feedback to this newest attempt to mine users data.

However, it is clearly known that they are not going to use those data to access users’ bank accounts or company's private network, but the fact that the company is collecting data by all means, could possibly open a way for someone to steal and misuse the information for their own purpose.

Although the feedback being collected in the Windows Technical Preview will only occur within the Technical Preview period, reported by WinBeta. Once Windows 10 launches to the public as RTM, the data Microsoft collects will be removed from the operating system.

If you wish to test it out, you can Download Windows 10 Preview Edition Here.

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Microsoft skips a version by announcing Windows 10 instead of 9. We bring you all the details

After the failure of Windows 8, the hope was that Windows 9 was going to make everything better. Turns out that it won’t, as Microsoft has decided to skip that number and jump straight to Windows 10.

Apparently, the naming convention has got something to do with the company wanting to make it clear that this is the final big version of the Windows OS (we’re not sure we follow), and that more regular, incremental updates would be rolled out from now. An OS with the number 10? Incremental updates? We wonder where Microsoft got that idea…

Naming aside, the exciting thing is that Microsoft seems to have truly learned from the terrible Windows 8 experience and has realised that foisting the Modern UI, Start Screen, Metro, or any of the other names it’s had interface on people wasn’t the smartest idea.

ONE OS, MANY DEVICES

Windows 10 has been designed to run on a wide variety of devices, including desktop PCs, laptops, Xbox, phones and tablets. While it may sound like we’ve been there before with Windows 8, Windows 10 is designed to adapt to the advice it’s on and adjust the user experience to match. Desktop-wise, which is where Windows 8 really went wrong, it means a far better user experience back to the good days of Windows 7; on a tablet without a keyboard or mouse, the current Windows 8 touch interface will be available. Some modes won’t be available on some devices. For example, on a phone there will be no desktop.

RETURN OF THE START MENU

As widely leaked in the run up to the official announcement, the Start Menu that everyone has been clamouring for is back. It’s got everything that we know and love about the Start Menu, including short-cuts for apps and a search bar.

There’s also a section of it that can be customised with Windows 8-style Live Tiles and shortcuts. It’s a definite improvement and at least these apps are easier to ignore here.

It’s clear that Microsoft is going to have to do some work with the Live Tiles, as shortcuts to Desktop apps can look a little under-designed and out of place. Take a look at the Office shortcuts in the screenshot below to see what we mean.

Apps, desktop programs and folders can all be pinned to the Start Menu, so that you’ve got access to your most commonly used items. Thankfully, those horrendous scroll bars from the leaked images have gone, replaced with much neater and more modern ones.

WINDOWS APPS RUN ON EVERYTHING

With Windows 10, any app available from the Windows Store will work on any and all devices. That means that you can have the same set of apps on your phone, desktop and tablet.

From Microsoft’s point of view, it will hope that this will convince more developers to write apps for its system, as they’ll only have to write one version for all systems. Of course, this refers only to Windows 8-style apps, as regular desktop applications will be installed and run in the same way as they have always been.

For desktop users, Windows apps will run in a Window, where they can be maximised, minimised and shut down using the Taskbar buttons. It remains to be seen if desktop users can be convinced to run the far-more simplistic Windows apps, rather than the desktop programs that they’re used to.

TASK-VIEW BRINGS EXPOSE-STYLE MODE TO WINDOWS

 Microsoft hasn’t really updated the Windows task switcher before, with only the rather-pointless Windows Vista Flip 3D added into the mix, which let you scan through open apps in a strange 3D view. With Windows 10, Microsoft is adding a genuinely useful task switcher. As with Mission Control (previously Expose on OS X), the new mode, called Task-view, displays all of your open windows, apps and documents, so you can quickly switch between them.

MULTIPLE DESKTOPS

As any user of Linux or OS X will know, having multiple virtual desktops is a great way to increase productivity. It lets you quickly move between different groups of apps, keeping your computer well organised. For the first time natively, Windows 10 will have multiple desktops built in.

SNAP ENHANCEMENTS

It’s fair to say that Windows has always had the best windows management system, with the Snap system letting you quickly move an app to go full-screen or take up half the screen. This time around, Microsoft has added a quadrant system to Snap, so you can have up to four windows neatly aligned on your desktop.

PRICE

Although there were rumours that the operating system was going to be a free upgrade to Windows, Microsoft certainly didn’t say that in its announcement. In fact, it made no mention of price at all. This leads us to believe that there will be a similar desktop pricing structure as currently exists.

RELEASE DATE

Windows 10 will be released in 2015, although we don’t currently have an exact date. However, starting on the 1st October, Microsoft will launch the Windows Insider Program, making the Technical Preview open to participants. Interested people can sign up for the program at preview.windows.com.

From what we’ve seen so far, Windows 10 is definitely a step in the right direction for the company. Our review of Windows 8 said that it felt oddly like two unrelated operating systems; Windows 10 looks set to change that, giving desktop users what they want.

DISCLAIMER

Thanks @ #antoniaOrio for ur xtreme help which make me download the 'iso' on sep30 itself.. Thank you buddy.