From the sound of it, those are innocuous because they have registered
as a developer - thus the simple check. If apps come from unregistered
developers, it would initially refuse to open it.
But it depends on which OS you're running (newer is more secure). What
do you have in System Prefs/Security and Privacy/General? On Mojave for
instance it says 'allow apps downloaded from app store' or 'App store
and identified developrs'. I think earlier versions let you launch just
anything.
None of this means you should be careless. If you unexpectedly get a
prompt to enter your admin password, be suspicious and make a note of
what exactly is asking, and google it. If you get it from launching an
app you just downloaded, it's probably safe (but again, depends on the
source - if it's a dodgy-looking website, google it (or don't download
at all).
Hope this helps,
Jason2020-04-14
On 14 Apr 2020, at 16:48, mac98aop wrote:
Hello all
Like lots of us, I've had to download lots of new software and apps to
be
working from home on macOS.
Most are direct from websites, not Mac App Store, but none seem to ask
me
for Admin password to install? Is that because I'm logged in as an
administrator?
I recall in the 'old days' there seemed be a few more 'are you sure?'
type
steps along the way. Now, I'm simply asked 'this was from the
internet,
you sure you want to open' but that's after I've already installed.
Do I need to change some settings somewhere?!?!
Thanks
Adam
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