> having to get a EV code signing certificate ($300+/yr) to bypass windows smartscreen warnings, which are enabled by default Windows was a malware disaster be

> having to get a EV code signing certificate ($300+/yr) to bypass windows smartscreen warnings, which are enabled by default Windows was a malware disaster before measures like this were added to the OS, so I would argue this (and other warnings preventing people from randomly clicking and installing things) are a net good for the consumer. You also technically don't need an EV cert, you can get a regular code signing cert (it will just take longer to build your reputation).