[TWEAKTOWN] Microsoft Confirms Every Windows PC Is Trackable And How It Can Lead To Your Arrest
Posted: 25 Jul 2026, 01:52
Microsoft confirmed Windows assigns a persistent Global Device ID (GDID) during setup or Microsoft account sign-in, stored locally and server-side, that uniquely links an installation to a user, survives updates, is unchangeable, and enabled Microsoft to trace a suspect's PC across VPNs and borders, aiding his arrest.
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