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Alb@sh.itjust.works to Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 1 day ago

VeraCrypt lockdown

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VeraCrypt lockdown

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Alb@sh.itjust.works to Cybersecurity@sh.itjust.worksEnglish · 1 day ago
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Developer of VeraCrypt encryption software says Windows users may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked his account | TechCrunch
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The maker of the popular open source file encryption software VeraCrypt said Microsoft locked his online account, which may prevent device owners from booting up their computers.

Encryption : Windows users of VeraCrypt may face boot-up issues after Microsoft locked founder’s account.

https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/

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    Another reason to leave Windows…

    (I know, my comment doesn’t address the core issue)

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    I think your link is broken: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/08/veracrypt-encryption-software-windows-microsoft-lock-boot-issues/

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