amir1376/ab-download-manager

google chrome detects as malware immediately.

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#24 opened on Aug 13, 2024

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help wanted

Description

Something may be in the code that triggers antiviruses, and google might have found it as malicious

Contributor guide

Tech stack
kotlin
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
needs investigation
Prerequisites
Understanding of code signing and antivirus detection
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
20
Research direction
Investigate whether the executable is unsigned or if any code patterns (e.g., download/run behavior) trigger false positives. Check the build process for signing options; look at recent commits or linked issues for similar reports. Consider testing with Google Chrome's Safe Browsing report tool.