Basic Windows Antivirus Development

I’m building a lightweight antivirus exclusively for Windows and need someone who can take it from concept to a working prototype. The core requirements are straightforward: • On-demand and full-disk scans that run quickly on modern Windows machines. • A real-time scanning service that hooks into the operating system and intercepts file operations as they happen. • Signature and heuristic detection for two threat classes: viruses and malware. • When a threat is found, the user must be able to choose to quarantine, delete, or block; the UI should reflect all three options clearly. You’re free to propose the most suitable tech stack—C++, C#, or Rust with Windows APIs are all fine—as long as the final build runs natively (no Java or Electron wrappers). I’ll provide an initial list of signatures; your architecture should make adding new definitions painless and keep false positives low. Deliverables 1. Installer and signed executable. 2. Real-time protection service with start/stop control. 3. Scan engine with logging and basic GUI. 4. Clean, documented source code and build instructions. Acceptance will be based on a live demo: the app must detect seeded EICAR files, allow each response action, and log events in a readable format.