It's Harder to Override Gatekeeper Security with macOS Sequoia

Apple is making it more challenging for customers to disable the Mac software's built-in Gatekeeper security feature in macOS Sequoia.

In macOS Sequoia, Apple is removing the ability to Control-click to launch Mac software that is not properly signed or notarised. Users will need to enter System Settings, navigate to the Privacy and Security section, and "review security information" before they may install apps that Gatekeeper prohibits.

While some macOS Sequoia users have already reported missing the function, Apple officially stated today that it is no longer included in the update.

Apple advises submitting software published outside of the Mac App Store for notarisation, a procedure that examines security and scans software signed with the Developer ID. Software that has been notarised doesn't start Gatekeeper.

To keep consumers safe from viruses, malware, and other security threats, Gatekeeper makes sure that Macs only execute "trusted" applications. Gatekeeper verifies that software is free of malicious content and originates from a recognised developer.