August 7, 2024 at 01:03PM
macOS Sequoia, currently in beta testing, strengthens Gatekeeper warnings and introduces system alerts for potential stalkerware threats. Users will no longer be able to bypass warnings by control-clicking and must review software security in System Settings. Weekly warnings will prompt users to extend app permissions, potentially signaling a step forward in warning potential stalkerware victims.
From the meeting notes, I have extracted the following key points:
– Apple’s macOS Sequoia, currently in beta testing, will strengthen Gatekeeper warnings to make it harder to bypass and will introduce system alerts for potential stalkerware threats.
– Users will no longer be able to bypass Gatekeeper warnings by Control-clicking. Instead, they will need to visit System Settings > Privacy & Security to review security information for software before allowing it to run.
– Apple recommends developers to submit their software for notarization through the Apple notary service. Notarized software is assigned a ticket to let Gatekeeper know it’s been notarized, enabling customers to run it with confidence.
– After upgrading to macOS 15 Sequoia, users will receive weekly system warnings prompting them to extend permissions for some apps to access and record the screen and audio content from other running apps.
– The warnings will allow users to continue allowing the apps to run with the same extended permissions or block them from System Settings. However, these alerts may be considered annoying by some users.
– Although the reason for these alerts has not been explained, they could potentially serve as a warning for potential victims of stalkerware that their activities may be monitored.
– An Apple spokesperson was not available to provide more information on these warnings when contacted by BleepingComputer.
Let me know if you need any further information or assistance with these meeting notes.