avast / avast/retdec

Digitally sign binaries in our Windows releases to reduce the likelihood of them being falsely detected by anti-viruses

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enhancement O-windows
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Description

We should consider digital signing of our binaries in Windows releases to reduce the likelihood of them being falsely detected by anti-viruses (see #359, #467).

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Research direction

No files, tests, or release entry points are named. Start by reviewing the Windows release process and linked issues #359 and #467; done means the binaries in Windows releases are digitally signed to reduce false antivirus detections.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems, release, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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