That's nothing new. I can locate your computer showing your city and street with whois, tell which server you use, and even your OS. By tools provided by my being an administrator, I can tell when you joined, how many times you posted, your email address,
The DSL CAN BE CONTROLLED, Remotely, by your provider, without your knowledge. If you use your computer through any service provider, you are open to any intrusion out there period.
The only way to be safe is use a typewriter. LOL
If Chinese hackers can get into Goverment computers, by bypassing stringent security controls, what Microsoft can do, is almost beyond comprehension. With or without your knowledge or permissions.
They are only complying with authorities, just to make you feel like you have control!
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