We take the security of DropSentinel seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these guidelines:

• Open a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
• Discuss the vulnerability in public forums or social media
• Attempt to exploit the vulnerability on systems you don't own

• Report the vulnerability privately via GitHub Security Advisories
• Create a private security advisory at: https://github.com/JSB2010/DropSentinel/security/advisories
• Provide detailed information about the vulnerability
• Allow reasonable time for us to address the issue before public disclosure

When reporting a security vulnerability, please include:

1. Description of the vulnerability
2. Steps to reproduce the issue
3. Potential impact assessment
4. Suggested fix (if you have one)
5. Your contact information for follow-up

Subject: [SECURITY] Vulnerability in DropSentinel

Description:
[Detailed description of the vulnerability]

Steps to Reproduce:
1. [Step 1]
2. [Step 2]
3. [Step 3]

Impact:
[Description of potential impact]

Suggested Fix:
[If applicable]

Contact: [Your email for follow-up]

• Initial Response: Within 48 hours of receiving your report
• Status Update: Within 7 days with our assessment
• Resolution: Security fixes will be prioritized and released as soon as possible

• Input Validation: All user inputs are validated and sanitized
• API Security: VirusTotal API keys are securely stored and never exposed
• File Handling: Safe file processing with proper sandboxing
• Electron Security: Following Electron security best practices

• Local Storage: Sensitive data is encrypted when stored locally
• API Communications: All external API calls use HTTPS
• User Privacy: No personal data is transmitted without explicit consent
• Quarantine Safety: Quarantined files are safely isolated

• Dependency Scanning: Regular security audits of dependencies
• Code Review: All code changes undergo security review
• Automated Testing: Security tests are part of our CI/CD pipeline
• Secure Defaults: Security-first configuration by default

We provide security updates for the following versions:

• Security updates will be released as patch versions
• Critical security fixes will be announced via GitHub releases
• Users will be notified through the application's update mechanism

• Never share your VirusTotal API key
• Regenerate keys if you suspect they've been compromised
• Use environment variables for API key storage in development

• Scan unknown files before opening them
• Keep quarantine enabled for automatic threat isolation
• Regular updates ensure latest security definitions

• Keep the application updated to the latest version
• Use antivirus software alongside DropSentinel
• Regular system updates for your operating system

We welcome security researchers and encourage responsible disclosure. Contributors who report valid security vulnerabilities will be:

• Acknowledged in our security advisories (with permission)
• Credited in release notes
• Invited to our security researcher program

If you're contributing to DropSentinel, please ensure:

• No hardcoded secrets or API keys
• Input validation for all user inputs
• Proper error handling without information leakage
• Secure file handling practices
• Following Electron security guidelines
• Dependencies are up-to-date and secure

• Security Reports: GitHub Security Advisories
• General Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions

By reporting security vulnerabilities to us, you agree to:

• Give us reasonable time to fix the issue before public disclosure
• Not access or modify data that doesn't belong to you
• Act in good faith and avoid privacy violations

We commit to:

• Respond to your report in a timely manner
• Keep you informed of our progress
• Credit you appropriately (if desired)
• Not pursue legal action against good-faith security research

Thank you for helping keep DropSentinel and our users safe! 🛡️