Security News > 2024 > August > Apple’s New macOS Sequoia Tightens Gatekeeper Controls to Block Unauthorized Software

Apple on Tuesday announced an update to its next-generation macOS version that makes it a little more difficult for users to override Gatekeeper protections.

Gatekeeper is a crucial line of defense built into macOS designed to ensure that only trusted apps run on the operating system.

It's this user approval mechanism that Apple has now tightened further with macOS Sequoia, the next iteration of the Mac operating system that's expected to be released next month.

"In macOS Sequoia, users will no longer be able to Control-click to override Gatekeeper when opening software that isn't signed correctly or notarized," Apple said.

"They'll need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run."

The move is seen as a way to counter stealer malware and backdoors targeting macOS that are often unsigned and trick users into bypassing Gatekeeper protections.

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