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Microsoft locks out VeraCrypt and WireGuard devs, blames verification process

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Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2026-04-09

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

Author: Connor Jones

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Microsoft temporarily suspended developer accounts for the maintainers of VeraCrypt and WireGuard as part of Windows Hardware Program verification, blocking code-signing and driver updates; the affected developers reported no prior notifications and a confusing appeals process. Microsoft said it is restoring the accounts, pointing to verification reminders issued earlier, and will review how it communicates such changes.

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