# Microsoft Confirms Windows GDID Device Identifier That Cannot Be Disabled, Documented in FBI Case Filing

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-12 19:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 4

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hacker News | Microsoft Confirms Windows GDID Device Identifier That Cannot Be Disabled | 2026-07-15 13:11 | [Source Link](https://www.ghacks.net/2026/07/12/microsoft-confirms-windows-gdid-device-identifier-that-cannot-be-disabled-documented-in-fbi-case-filing/) |
| Cybersecurity Dive | Alleged member of Scattered Spider extradited to US | 2026-07-12 15:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimAFBVV95cUxNRVlza1EzVkN1WTRBTkpFYmJNcUJJeXRsYjVnUkk3NVNIUWRhUlc0MllYcmJsenFIWU5CNXZQeUtPelpGOXVQc3R2dzlWSnUxV3Y3bkJvTHBRdFR3ZnR1ZmJvNXV0MkttM2dLU2dsS2lGUDZhdW85ZUNRMUpQZHVGV1d6NDZyWmRtdkttbkV3QVJRcFNDbzRjcA?oc=5) |
| Gadget Review | Windows 11 Has a Hidden Tracker | 2026-07-12 11:35 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOaHFCelpLZl9KVFNqQlQzVkhmZkM0ZkIzS1VvVi1kdUpmdFZZV01tSERPX3YyOHBYNzlZWWo4MUcwUE9wbEdUcTFHb190d1ZMOF9ibi04NXZfSEFXWVRzQW84ZTJsamgwYVEtZWtVYzdqd2w2dUdaeVl6RFljcDJjMlhGUi1LcHBuaFE?oc=5) |
| gHacks | Microsoft Confirms Windows GDID Device Identifier That Cannot Be Disabled, Documented in FBI Case Filing | 2026-07-12 11:35 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxNaU1BNk5PaGxGd2x3VjdfS3pTcDFrRDNsVHpGTTR3NlVMU0tLbE5mcU9LNHZUcEd1SDd3OFRCR1B3LVVuV3oxMkN2WDVZMVZuVGh1OVRQaXVrNmZBcDBibld5WHNXSkNEbzY3eWMzWHFaQ3o0LXFoQW5Nam5qdGxoeTZvZDVpM0VGVUhBZ0kwYWZuRTlpTk5tNEh6T3Q2bGRkMklJZmdvamZPTUx4Ynp5bmpQZEtLMnlKV1lYa0dlVWJtRnZsT2U5NUpFRXV1blNFcTEtOQ?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://www.newsylist.com/trend/2026-07-12/microsoft-confirms-windows-gdid-device-identifier-that-cannot-be-disabled*
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