There’s a fine line between software and malware, and a secure, easy-to-manage and easy-to-deploy code signing platform can often make the difference.
Code signing identifies the author of the code using a Public Key (the “PK” in PKI) and seals the codebase to prevent third party tampering. It’s the most reliable way to protect your intellectual property and ensure your code doesn’t set off any alerts or warnings when users download or run your applications.
There’s a fine line between software and malware. In 2018, a malware campaign was spawned that uses stolen code signing certificates to appear legitimate. Once downloaded, the virus slips through a backdoor to collect passwords from apps like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Microsoft Outlook.
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Code signing: instilling trust in your users