Security · 7h ago
Microsoft Confirms Unremovable Windows Device ID Used in FBI Case
Microsoft has confirmed a hardware-based device identifier called GDID that cannot be disabled by users. The identifier was documented in an FBI case filing, raising privacy concerns. GDID is reportedly used for tracking and anti-piracy measures.
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The revelation underscores the tension between security features and user privacy, especially when such identifiers are accessible to law enforcement without clear disclosure.
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