(False Positive) Virus warning when using Windows versions

[killer4king]

I just downloaded the latest version, and defender from Win 10 is reporting a virus: Trojan:Win/Spursint.F!cl
also run it via virus total, there 2 out of 60 also detect a trojan...

are they fals positive?!

[cdgriffith]

False positives (as long as github DNS hasn't been hijacked nor your system compromised). The code is obviously here and open source, and the build info is public https://github.com/cdgriffith/FastFlix/runs/3901378888?check_suite_focus=true

To protect against possible DNS hijacking you can check the signature after downloaded. Right click on the installer / portable and go to "Properties", then the "Digital Signature" tab. Should be signed by me, Chris Griffith.

What's most likely happening is the tool I use to package the program into executables (PyInstaller) is being used by other evil parties, so the virus scanners are triggering on the PyInstaller parts.

[cdgriffith]

This has hopefully not been flagged in recent times due to now buying the windows cert and increased usage showing it's a legit program. If it comes up again please let me know!

[mikeSGman]

Just happened to me on the latest version (5.7.0). Strange, because I checked the cert, and it shows your name and address and that it's valid. Install occurs, but exe file is deleted upon installation.