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Account Verification · Device Driver Signing

Microsoft's Fast-Track Reinstatement for Windows Hardware Program: Damage Control After Verification Policy Backlash

Microsoft has quietly implemented a fast-track reinstatement process for suspended Windows Hardware Program accounts, a move that appears to be damage control following widespread developer backlash...

SESecurity Desk·13w ago
Security

Microsoft’s Account Purge Hits WireGuard, VeraCrypt, MemTest86: What It Means for Your PC and How to Get Back On Track

Microsoft abruptly suspended developer accounts tied to widely used security and diagnostic tools this month, cutting off driver signing for WireGuard, VeraCrypt, MemTest86, and Windscribe. The...

Security Desk·13w ago ·5 min
Security

Microsoft Suspends VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe Developer Accounts Over Driver Signing Issues

Microsoft has suspended developer accounts for three prominent security tools—VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe—in a move that highlights the tension between automated enforcement systems and...

Security Desk·14w ago ·5 min
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Microsoft Ends Windows Hardware Program Account Verification: WireGuard, VeraCrypt, Windscribe Impacted

Microsoft has terminated the Windows Hardware Program accounts of several prominent open-source projects, including WireGuard VPN, VeraCrypt encryption software, and Windscribe VPN. The company cited...

Developer Platforms Desk·14w ago ·5 min
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Account Verification · Code Signing

Microsoft's Code Signing Lockout Exposes Critical Windows Security Vulnerability

Microsoft has locked two prominent open-source developers out of their code signing accounts, preventing them from distributing security-critical software to Windows users. The developers behind...

SE Security Desk·14w ago