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Microsoft Restores Developer Accounts, Updates Resume Soon

4/10/2026

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Mounir Idrassi (VeraCrypt developer) and Jason Donenfeld (WireGuard developer) were locked out of their Microsoft accounts, hindering their ability to sign updates.
Donenfeld described a catch-22 in the appeals process caused by his account deactivation.
Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, said the accounts should be restored soon.
Donenfeld confirmed his account was reinstated, enabling him to publish updates.

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Story summary

Mounir Idrassi (VeraCrypt developer) and Jason Donenfeld (WireGuard developer) were locked out of their Microsoft accounts, hindering their ability to sign updates.
Donenfeld described a catch-22 in the appeals process caused by his account deactivation.
Pavan Davuluri, President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, said the accounts should be restored soon.
Donenfeld confirmed his account was reinstated, enabling him to publish updates.