I can't create self-extract file with WINRAR because Defender says it's a trojan named Wacatac

Question

I'm trying to create a self-extract EXE to run my installer program, which is conformed by 3 files so I need to pack it for distribution.

The problem is that once the file is created using WinRAR, it's automatically deleted by Windows Defender because it thinks it's a trojan named Wacatac.

What can I do about it?? I can't find any info on this trojan to know what to do to avoid this.

Answer 1

Fixed - I had to switch compression format to ZIP instead of RAR, this way Windows Defender no longer identifies the file as a virus/trojan.

Answer 2

you have to click on the threats found notification then click the wacatac file and then click "Allow On This PC"