Hi MetaMask team,
I would like to suggest adding a mandatory feature to block screenshots and screen recording within the MetaMask mobile app, especially when sensitive information like the Secret Recovery Phrase or Private Keys is displayed.
Why this is critical:
- Industry Standard: Almost all major banking and fintech applications (like Revolut, PayPal, or local banking apps) already use the
FLAG_SECURE(on Android) or similar methods to prevent screen capturing. As a leading crypto wallet, MetaMask should not lag behind these security standards.
Protection against Malware: This feature would protect users from sophisticated malware that silently captures the screen to steal sensitive data.
Prevention of Accidental Exposure: It prevents users from accidentally saving their seed phrase to their phone’s photo gallery, which often automatically syncs to unencrypted cloud storage (Google Photos, iCloud).
Even if it doesn’t prevent someone from taking a physical photo with another device, it closes a major digital security gap. Please consider making this a priority.
Thank you!