GDID is the persistent Windows ID that helped FBI trace a Scattered Spider hacker despite VPNs. Here's how it works and how ...

DOJ claims the group stole over $100 million across various attacks.

Federal complaint says a Windows GDID tied Peter Stokes to a May 2025 jewelry retailer hack that stole 77GB and drew an $8M ...

The FBI used a Microsoft device identifier, dubbed GDID, to link a teenager to a hack attributed to Scattered Spider, raising privacy red flags about Windows' surveillance capabilities.

An FBI complaint against an alleged Scattered Spider member reveals Microsoft can link a Windows PC’s online activity to a persistent Global Device ID, even when the user is behind a VPN.

The arrest of a teenage hacker unveiled Microsoft's ability to track Windows PCs via a Global Device ID, raising privacy and ...