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Microsoft admits Windows 11 has a GDID tracker with no off switch, first documented publicly in an FBI hacker complaint (www.windowslatest.com)
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[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 49 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

The level of naivete to think it's a good idea using a microsoft account on a microsoft product for your illegal activity is astounding. Especially when you consider the amount of technical knowledge required to do such a thing.

I legitimately cannot make that connection, Microsoft has never been shy about tracking you or their tight relationship with 3 letter agencies. It doesn't take a genius to know they are going to snitch, I figured that was a foregone conclusion.

Kids need to learn about OPSEC.

[–] themachinestops@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 week ago

Agreed, using the same device for illegal and personal activity is dumb.

[–] Xerxos@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Then why haven't we heard about all the criminals (pedophiles, terrorists,...) being caught by Microsoft surveillance? Because they don't care about the crimes you do. Their tracking is for money making only.

If I were a criminal I would not bank on it - they might use it for blackmail, too - but for the most part they are not in danger.

[–] the_riviera_kid@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

The current federal government is pedophiles, they aren't going to arrest themselves.

[–] Iusedtobeanalien@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

Because you aren't looking they take down people and groups all the time, it's not their job to prosecute

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah. What a moron.