terranum-ch / ToolMap

ToolMap is an open-source software dedicated for digitizing data and producing complex multi-layer GIS projects.
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Add an Extended Validation (EV) Code Signing Certificate #441

Open pascalhorton opened 4 years ago

pascalhorton commented 4 years ago

ToolMap installer triggers Windows Defender's SmartScreen with the message "windows defender smartscreen prevented an unrecognised app from starting". An Extended Validation or EV Code Signing Certificate would be needed for Windows Defender's SmartScreen to accept the app:

Ex:

However, it needs to be compatible with VMs to run on AppVeyor ! cf. https://help.appveyor.com/discussions/questions/13967-hardware-security-modules-for-extended-validation-certs

For open-sourcce projects, also check: https://izsak.net/weblog/860/digital-signatures-for-binaries-in-open-source-projects/