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Microsoft Windows Device ID Used for User Tracking

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A criminal complaint has revealed that Microsoft can track users through a persistent "Global Device ID" on Windows devices. This ID was reportedly used by investigators to link activity to an alleged member of the Scattered Spider hacking group, Peter Stokes. The complaint details how this tracking mechanism can associate user activity with a specific device. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a tracking mechanism within a widely used operating system, which is a tool-related topic rather than a core AI release or significant industry event.

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Microsoft Windows Device ID Used for User Tracking

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