Safety of Ray's Autoclicker - Ray's Autoclicker
It's always important to be cautious about what you download from the internet. Even legitimate-looking software can sometimes be unsafe.
Tools like VirusTotal and Hybrid Analysis are excellent for checking files and URLs for any signs of malicious behavior.
Why does Windows SmartScreen say Ray's Autoclicker is not verified?
When you download and run the installer for Ray's Autoclicker, you may encounter a Windows SmartScreen warning like the one shown below:
This warning appears because the application is not digitally signed. This means Microsoft does not currently recognize the app as coming from a verified publisher.
This does not mean the app is unsafe — it simply means it has not yet gained reputation with Microsoft or been submitted with a digital certificate.
We're actively working on digitally signing the app so future versions will no longer show this warning.
If you trust the source, you can still run the app by clicking "More info" and then "Run anyway" as shown below:
How can I trust the app is safe despite the warning?
We understand SmartScreen warnings can be worrying, but rest assured — Ray's Autoclicker is safe to use.
Ray's Autoclicker runs mostly-offline. The only calls for an API come from requesting the latest version from updates and no data gets sent to the API.
The following code is the code that we use to check for any updates:
// The current version of the app (updated manually)
private const string CurrentVersion = "2.0";
// URL to check the latest version
private const string VersionUrl = "https://api.ray-y.co.uk/api/application/raysautoclicker2/versioncheck/check-update.txt";
// This async method retrieves the latest version string and is only called once at app startup IF you have the setting set to check for updates.
private async Task<string> GetLatestVersionAsync()
{
try
{
using (HttpClient client = new HttpClient())
{
// Retrieves a plain text file with the latest version number
return await client.GetStringAsync(VersionUrl);
}
}
catch
{
// If something goes wrong (e.g., no internet), just return null
return null;
}
}
This is the only internet connection in the app. We compare the result from the async method to the CurrentVersion Variable and if there is a difference, we assume that there's a new update available.
You're encouraged to test the files yourself using tools like VirusTotal or by using sandbox environments if you're unsure. Below are links to our own scans:
If you're still concerned about your safety using the autoclicker, please feel free to reach out to us on Discord and we can try and share more information that would make you feel more safe downloading and using the autoclicker.
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