Apple appears to be maintaining MRT, but hasn’t changed detection signatures in XProtect for 9 months. What does this mean for the security of macOS and its users?
Notarization
What may be a robust strategy for security in macOS 10.15 might leave many users of older versions stranded. This needs discussion.
Mojave checks newly-installed apps which are not from the App Store more thoroughly, and handles notarized apps differently too. Here are some details.
Mainly for Mojave users having problems with apps and their access to protected data.
I hope, if you have upgraded to Mojave, that all went well and you’re now happy that you […]
How you can tell which Mojave apps have been notarised, and why they are worth seeking out.
Two updates aimed primarily at Mojave users, but Taccy now gives more detailed info on code signatures for all users.
A clear guide to the complexities of privacy protection in Mojave – written for the user rather than the developer. Also free PDF version for download.
When the user wants to access protected data using an app which doesn’t have the entitlement, the result is at best confusing, and could end up with a crash.
I’m all in favour of better security, so long as it doesn’t make my life any more difficult. Does Notarization fulfil that?
The Eclectic Light Company 