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Your Windows PC Has a Hidden ID That Survives VPNs — and It’s Now a Federal Case
On June 30, 2026, a federal cybercrime complaint unsealed in the case against an alleged Scattered Spider member did more than detail a botched ransomware attempt. It laid bare a Windows feature that...
Microsoft Shared Device IP History with FBI, Linking Teen to Scattered Spider Cybercrime Group
In a case that exposes the depth of data Windows quietly collects, Microsoft handed the FBI a detailed log of every IP address linked to a single Windows device—using its unique Global Device...
Windows 11 Hits 1 Billion Users: Enterprise IT Implications & Migration Challenges
Microsoft's Windows 11 has officially surpassed one billion monthly active devices, achieving this milestone faster than its predecessor Windows 10, according to Microsoft's recent confirmation...
No Evidence Links Windows 11 KB5063878 to SSD Failures, But 25H2 ISO Remains MIA
Microsoft and SSD controller maker Phison have publicly stated they cannot reproduce the storage failures that ignited panic across social media in August 2025. After thousands of hours of lab...
Windows Telemetry: What Data Microsoft Collects and How to Control It
In an era where digital footprints are scrutinized more than ever, Windows users are increasingly asking what data their operating system shares with Microsoft—and whether they can truly control...
Microsoft's Restriction of C/C++ Extension in VS Code: Implications for Developers and Open Source Ecosystem
Introduction In April 2025, Microsoft implemented a significant change by restricting its C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) to operate exclusively within its own products. This move...
The Evolution of Windows: From Free Upgrades to Data-Driven Windows as a Service
Introduction In 2015, Microsoft made a bold and unexpected move that sent ripples throughout the tech industry: it offered Windows 10 as a free upgrade to users running Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and...