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Veracrypt project update
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Microsoft terminated the account used for signing Windows drivers and the bootloader, with no prior warnings or explanations provided. The termination message indicates that no appeal is possible.
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- Concern: The lack of communication from Microsoft regarding account suspensions raises serious concerns about the ability to respond to critical vulnerabilities in software like WireGuard.
- Concern: The recommendation of Bitlocker as a replacement for Truecrypt feels suspicious, suggesting a lack of transparency in the transition.
- Concern: The reliance on media coverage to get in touch with tech companies highlights the frustrating barriers users face when seeking support.
- Concern: The sentiment that Windows and macOS are too risky for business indicates a significant distrust in mainstream operating systems for secure computing.