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Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates

Microsoft Moves to Fix WireGuard, VeraCrypt Account Freeze That Halted Windows Updates

Microsoft blocked WireGuard and VeraCrypt developers from sending Windows updates after a verification sweep in its Windows Hardware Program, halting releases and code-signing. Company executives said the issue should be resolved soon. Similar suspensions hit Windscribe, MemTest86, and Rufus, with some developers reporting no warning or notification. Microsoft cited required re-verification and promised to review its communication.
April 9, 2026