GDID is the persistent Windows ID that helped FBI trace a Scattered Spider hacker despite VPNs. Here's how it works and how ...
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The FCC is considering new know your customer rules that would require phone companies to collect government IDs and addresses before granting service.
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A harsh lesson on Windows telemetry, protecting online anonymity, and misinformation about defensive measures.
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Attribution hasn't disappeared. Traditional attribution models have become less reliable as consumer behavior has changed.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision restricting law enforcement's ability to use sprawling cell phone location data is bringing ...