1. The important thing to realize is that everyone has data of value to someone with a nefarious use for it.

2. However, the same technique can be used for more nefarious purposes.

3. This is not a nefarious plot by Microsoft to goose personal computer sales.

4. That way they can steal your information, or get up to other nefarious tricks, without you trying to stop them.

5. Creating fake social media accounts can also be used for more nefarious purposes than creating fake likes, such as identity theft.

6. It is not currently known whether any of the alleged stolen data was utilized for nefarious purposes, sold, or leaked.

7. Bitcoin has benefited greatly from its nefarious affiliations.