[raxxorraxor]

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.

[jasomill]

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.