'I cannot sign drivers, which means I cannot ship updates for WireGuard for Windows,' the creator of the VPN protocol says. On X, a Microsoft rep says he's working to get accounts unblocked.
If its not signed its easier to fake and people would be at risk of installing malicious software. Its Microsofts platform so it needs the Microsoft signature.
You dont have to sign it, but signing it has benefits. And while Microsoft can revoke it, that doesnt mean they cant still ship the unsigned software.
If its not signed its easier to fake and people would be at risk of installing malicious software. Its Microsofts platform so it needs the Microsoft signature.
You dont have to sign it, but signing it has benefits. And while Microsoft can revoke it, that doesnt mean they cant still ship the unsigned software.