Summary
The application executable (.exe) is being incorrectly identified as a security risk by Windows Defender SmartScreen due to the absence of a verified digital signature (code signing certificate). This results in a "Windows protected your PC" warning for end-users, preventing seamless installation/execution.
Steps to Reproduce
Download the application binary from the repository.
Attempt to execute the .exe file on a Windows environment with default security settings.
Observe the "Windows protected your PC" blue dialog box triggered by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.
Expected Behavior
The application should run without security intervention, provided the user has explicitly authorized the download or the binary has been verified by the developer.
Actual Behavior
The application is blocked, and users are presented with a warning indicating that the app is "unrecognized," which negatively impacts user trust and accessibility.
Environment
OS: Windows 10/11
Component: Windows Defender SmartScreen
Issue: Missing or invalid Authenticode digital signature.
Summary
The application executable (.exe) is being incorrectly identified as a security risk by Windows Defender SmartScreen due to the absence of a verified digital signature (code signing certificate). This results in a "Windows protected your PC" warning for end-users, preventing seamless installation/execution.
Steps to Reproduce
Download the application binary from the repository.
Attempt to execute the .exe file on a Windows environment with default security settings.
Observe the "Windows protected your PC" blue dialog box triggered by Microsoft Defender SmartScreen.
Expected Behavior
The application should run without security intervention, provided the user has explicitly authorized the download or the binary has been verified by the developer.
Actual Behavior
The application is blocked, and users are presented with a warning indicating that the app is "unrecognized," which negatively impacts user trust and accessibility.
Environment
OS: Windows 10/11
Component: Windows Defender SmartScreen
Issue: Missing or invalid Authenticode digital signature.