Stealth & Safety Guide
Blindfold AI is designed to be completely invisible to screen sharing applications like Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. However, there are edge cases and physical environment risks you MUST be aware of to remain undetected in strict proctored environments.
Task Manager / Activity Monitor Risk
The application runs under the process name Blindfold AI. If your proctor explicitly asks you to open your Windows Task Manager or Mac Activity Monitor and share your screen to prove you have no unauthorized apps running, they will see it.
If your testing environment requires you to show your Task Manager, you should carefully consider whether to use the app, or rely on a secondary monitor setup if permitted.
Windows Focus Tracking
By default, the Windows version of the overlay operates in a strict "Click-Through Focus" mode. This means you can click buttons, use the microphone, and scroll the overlay, and your web browser will NEVER lose focus.
However, if you want to type text into the chat box, you must click it and accept the Focus Warning modal. Once enabled, clicking the chat box will steal focus from your browser window. Strict proctoring platforms (like HackerRank or CodeSignal) log whenever you click away from the active tab.
Physical Environment Scans
While the app is invisible to screen recording software, it is physically drawn on your computer monitor. If your proctor asks you to pick up your laptop webcam or use your phone to do a 360-degree scan of your room and desk, they will see the overlay on your physical screen.