

By getting app developers to use a unique ID from Apple, the company can block potentially malicious apps from unknown developers who are lacking a Developer ID.

The company does realise that users do go elsewhere though and that is where Gatekeeper comes in. If the company spots any issues with an app on its store it can move quickly to remove it, thus keeping users safe. Functionally very basic, it does not provide outbound protection so you may want to look out for a more robust alternative.Īre you worried about accidentally downloading malicious software on your Mac? If so, Gatekeeper can help keep you safer.Īpple recommends its App Store as being the safest place from which to download apps and, given the risks associated with using third party sites, its assertion is a fair one. OS X Yosemite comes with a firewall that allows the user to accept or deny incoming connections to their Mac by application. So what features does OS X Yosemite offer you the consumer? Not an afterthought,” is both interesting and welcome and it is great to see user safety being considered from the outset. The company’s claim that security was “The first thought. Mac OS X Yosemite (10.10) has arrived and, according to Apple, it comes with safety.
