Microsoft Suspends Accounts for WireGuard, VeraCrypt

Microsoft has suspended developer accounts for several prominent open-source security tools, including the VPN protocol WireGuard, the encryption software VeraCrypt, and the Windscribe VPN service, preventing them from signing drivers and releasing updates for Windows users.

The suspensions, which occurred in recent weeks, stem from a mandatory identity verification policy under Microsoft's Windows Hardware Program. This program requires developers to verify their identities using government-issued identification to certify drivers for Windows 10 and 11, ensuring that only vetted software can load at the kernel level. Accounts that failed to complete the process by the deadline were automatically suspended, according to a Microsoft update from late March. The verification requirement began in October 2025, with notifications sent to partners at that time.

Developers behind the affected projects reported receiving no prior warnings about the suspensions. Jason Donenfeld, creator of WireGuard, discovered the issue two weeks ago while attempting to submit a major update to his Microsoft Partner Center account. "I cannot sign drivers, which means I cannot ship updates for WireGuard...