Apple tightens macOS Sequoia security removing option for skipping Gatekeeper verification

Apple announced an update to its upcoming macOS version, Sequoia, which enhances the Gatekeeper security feature. Gatekeeper ensures that only trusted applications run on macOS by verifying software from outside the App Store, checking for notarization, and confirming that apps haven't been tampered with. The update makes user approval more stringent by eliminating the ability to override Gatekeeper protections through Control-clicking an app. Instead, users must navigate to System Settings Privacy & Security to review and approve such software.

This change aims to combat stealer malware and backdoors that often bypass Gatekeeper protections by being unsigned and tricking users into granting them access. By requiring users to go through the System Settings for approval, Apple intends to strengthen macOS security and reduce the risk of malicious software compromising the system.