Yes, it was a stupid mistake. Doesn’t change the definition of “leaking” (as in: information got out that the person supplying the info didn’t want to get out), though.
You mean telemetry? They didn’t leak anything. They just chose to use their personal fucking windows machine for said hack.
Prunebutt@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
RogueBanana@piefed.zip 2 weeks ago
What information? There was no leak, he was identified by telemetry id which overlapped with multiple previous offences.
Prunebutt@slrpnk.net 2 weeks ago
What information?
You answered your own question already. He leaked identifying information (his telemetry id) himself.
RogueBanana@piefed.zip 2 weeks ago
No? Microsoft cooperated with the cops to match the ids and identified him. He did not just give out his id like a business card.
boonhet@sopuli.xyz 2 weeks ago
If you’re holding out a big ass sign “Hi I’m X” then someone finding out that you’re X isn’t exactly a leak, innit
black0ut@pawb.social 2 weeks ago
No, it wasn’t your average telemetry (although I’m sure they could also find a person only with the massive telemetry footprint they get). It was a specific device ID unique to every computer, that Windows pings to Microsoft every once in a while. So, as long as you’re using Windows, Microsoft can still follow you through your VPN without needing to delve into the telemetry data. I’m sure they make a very responsible use of that feature.
RogueBanana@piefed.zip 2 weeks ago
Well yes, thats exactly my point. Every telemetry is tagged with it, there is no average or advanced telemetry. Don’t give a pass to microslop.