keybase / keybase/client

F-Secure PSB Workstation reports `...\AppData\Local\Keybase\runquiet.exe` as Virus

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Description

Windows 10
Keybase GUI Version: 1.0.21-20170413113755+766e240

My F-Secure AV has now twice reported runquiet.exe as a virus: Gen:Variant.Symmi.73621 (virus). First time it quarantined it, the second time automatically deleted it.
Is there something to do, other than mark the file as false positive? What does the executable actually do? Updates the GUI in the background?
Just wanted to let you know.

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Research direction

Start by investigating the reported runquiet.exe in the Keybase GUI context and determine what the executable does. Done means documenting its purpose and establishing whether the F-Secure detection is a false positive or requires a product change.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop, security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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