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Remember when Truecrypt got suspiciously terminated? That was the goal
Veracrypt carried the torch.
I wonder if it's actually safe or if it's just a CIA honeypot.
They've fixed Truecrypt vulnerabilities uncovered by previous audits, and have themselves been audited at least twice
Edit: some highlights on the latest audits and their response.
Microsoft only has your key if you give it to them for convenience (by syncing to your Microsoft account), and they’re required by law to give anything stored in their servers if asked. There’s no conspiracy here.