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Microsoft account ban blocks security patches for Windscribe VPN, VeraCrypt
source: Microsoft -> target: Windscribe, WireGuard, and VeraCrypt developers
On 2026-04-09, Microsoft abruptly suspended developer accounts used by Windscribe, WireGuard, and VeraCrypt to publish updates and security patches. The action disrupted software maintenance for widely used privacy and encryption tools, potentially leaving Windows users exposed until access is restored. Microsoft said it was working to reinstate the accounts after complaints from developers.
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MicrosoftWashington, D.C.North AmericaUnited StatesNorth America47.640, -122.128
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