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Re:Let's guess what Google requires in 14 days or they kill ... by enedil on Thursday May 14, 2020 @06:29AM (#23177779)
Microsoft could add the software to Defender's database of signatures. Or just probably revoke your certificate.
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Re:Let's guess what Google requires in 14 days or they kill ... by skrebbel on Thursday May 14, 2020 @09:11AM (#23179044)
Have they ever done such a thing for legit software (akin to Pushbullet?)

My point is not that they can't do it, my point is that they can't casually do it. It would be Real Work and it would risk major backlash.

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