keybase / keybase/client

runquiet.exe detected as malware after latest update

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the linked VirusTotal report and compare the runquiet.exe artifact from the latest update with earlier versions. Determine which update introduced the malware detection; done requires identifying a reproducible cause and confirming that the distributed executable is no longer flagged.

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Assessment

Domain
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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