VeraCrypt lockdown (techcrunch.com)

submitted 2 days ago by Alb@sh.itjust.works to c/cybersecurity@sh.itjust.works

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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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[-] Cyber@feddit.uk 11 points 2 days ago

Another reason to leave Windows...

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

[-] danglybits27@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago

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

this post was submitted on 08 Apr 2026

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