Comment on Tell HN: Chrome says "suspicious download" when trying to download yt-dlpparentComments−raxxorraxor5moThis is also what I call bullshit security. These mechanisms are designed to chain developers to infrastructure of the OS provider. Apple does the same shit for that matter.−jasomill5moDoes Microsoft get kickbacks from code signing certificate vendors?Because AFAIK SmartScreen only applies to software downloaded outside the Microsoft Store.Come to think of it, I suppose it does incentivize distribution through the Store, so you make a good point.
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This is also what I call bullshit security. These mechanisms are designed to chain developers to infrastructure of the OS provider. Apple does the same shit for that matter.
Does Microsoft get kickbacks from code signing certificate vendors?
Because AFAIK SmartScreen only applies to software downloaded outside the Microsoft Store.
Come to think of it, I suppose it does incentivize distribution through the Store, so you make a good point.