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- **Read more:** [BoryptGrab Stealer Turns GitHub into a Malware Minefield for Windows Users](https://theaicatchup.com/article/new-boryptgrab-stealer-targets-windows-users-via-deceptive-github-pages/) - **Read more:** [swtpm's Sneaky Symlink Trap: CVE-2020-28407 Still Bites in 2024](https://theaicatchup.com/article/cve-2020-28407/) Frequently Asked Questions **Why did Microsoft suspend open source developer accounts?** Microsoft enforced mandatory verification for Windows Hardware Program partners starting October 2024. Missed the 30-day window? Auto-suspension, no ifs or buts—though devs claim zero warnings. **Can I still update WireGuard or VeraCrypt on Windows?** Nope, not from official channels. Linux/Mac yes, but Windows users wait on appeals or workarounds. Check project sites for mirrors. **Is this a sign Microsoft hates open source?** Not outright—GitHub proves otherwise. But gatekeeping signing shows priorities: compliance over community speed.

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Microsoft's Silent Account Purge Leaves Windows Users Exposed to Unpatched Security Tools

Imagine firing up your VPN only to realize it's wide open to exploits because Microsoft yanked the dev's publishing rights. That's the nightmare hitting users of top open-source security tools right now.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Screenshot of suspended Microsoft Partner Center account for VeraCrypt developer

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Microsoft's verification purge silently blocked Windows updates for critical tools like WireGuard and VeraCrypt, exposing users to unpatched vulnerabilities. 𝕏
Devs report no warnings or human support, only bots and 60-day appeals—journalism forced a response. 𝕏
This risks accelerating open-source shift away from Windows amid rising alternatives. 𝕏

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