The consensus among the Godot development team is that these are false positives . This often happens with open-source software when a new release hasn't yet established a "reputation" with Microsoft's automated scanning algorithms.
While experienced developers often recognize these as false alarms, such warnings can significantly deter new users or those in corporate environments with strict security policies. Resolution and Recommendations 110612
If the download source is verified, users can typically bypass the warning by clicking "More Info" and "Run anyway" in the Windows SmartScreen prompt. The consensus among the Godot development team is
The "issue" is a common hurdle for independent software releases rather than a legitimate security threat. The software remains safe to use, provided it is obtained from official channels. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Windows Defender warning on 4.5 STABLE release #110612 Resolution and Recommendations If the download source is
Users are encouraged to upload the binary to the Microsoft Security Intelligence file submission portal to report it as a false positive. This helps the engine's binaries gain trusted status more quickly.
The Godot team has provided specific guidance for users encountering this issue: