SUMMARY 7z archive from https://cdn.kde.org/ci-builds/utilities/kate/master/windows cannot be downloaded, Windows Defender complains it is a virus: Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml STEPS TO REPRODUCE 1. Open any browser on Windows 2. Try to download https://cdn.kde.org/ci-builds/utilities/kate/master/windows/kate-master-6736-windows-cl-msvc2022-x86_64.7z OBSERVED RESULT Windows Defender immidiately deletes the file complaining it is a Trojan:Script/Wacatac.B!ml EXPECTED RESULT Windows Defender does not delete the file. SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS Windows 11 Home 23H2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The .exe installer is fine. Windows Defender compains only about "dbg" and not "non-dbg" 7z archives.
I just downloaded successfully on Windows the latest nightly (version 6766) with no virus warning. Can you please re-try and advise if the problem is still there, otherwise please go ahead and close this bug. Thanks, Nick
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This bug has been in NEEDSINFO status with no change for at least 30 days. The bug is now closed as RESOLVED > WORKSFORME due to lack of needed information. For more information about our bug triaging procedures please read the wiki located here: https://community.kde.org/Guidelines_and_HOWTOs/Bug_triaging Thank you for helping us make KDE software even better for everyone!