It keeps sending the app automatically to the trash bin. Used to be able to right click and open apps like that. This Gatekeeping crap by Apple is really freaking annoying. Let me open an app I download. Windows does with no issue, same exact app.
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How do I open an app that Apple thinks is Malware but I know isn't?
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casperes1996
macrumors 604
System settings has an open anyway button. I think in the security and privacy pane
When you get the popular hit cancel not move to bin. Then in system settings you have the open anyway prompt for the latest attempted open.
Alternatively opening through commmand line works too
bogdanw
macrumors 604
macOS Tahoe - Open a Mac app from an unknown developer https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/open-a-mac-app-from-an-unknown-developer-mh40616/mac
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Safely open apps on your Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/102445
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Safely open apps on your Mac https://support.apple.com/en-us/102445
Can you tell us what app? If its certificate has been revoked, it’s more complicated than the steps described in Apple support pages.
System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down and you should see "App was blocked" with an option to open it anyway.
Sciuriware
macrumors 6502a
Microsoft has always been a target for malware and viruses, ... and they never learn.
Do you like to live like that?
And, are you certain that 'app' is not malware, or contaminated?
;JOOP!
SalisburySam
macrumors 65816
I had this happen for the 2025 version of TurboTax, downloaded from Intuit. Not malware, just obstinacy.
bogdanw
macrumors 604
Famously happened to a perfectly legitimate app – Downie in 2020 https://blog.charliemonroe.net/a-day-without-business/
Fishrrman
macrumors Nehalem
One of the first things I do with a new OS install is... DISABLE Gatekeeper.
Entirely.
I don't want it.
Nor do I care about "the dangers".
If YOU want to get rid of Gatekeeper, here are three terminal commands of note:
Turn off gatekeeper:
sudo spctl --master-disable
Check state of gatekeeper (off or on):
spctl --status
Turn on gatekeeper:
sudo spctl --master-enable
Note: after using the terminal command, you (once more) have to go to the privacy and security settings pane, scroll down, and choose "allow applications from ... anywhere" to make your preference "stick".
Entirely.
I don't want it.
Nor do I care about "the dangers".
If YOU want to get rid of Gatekeeper, here are three terminal commands of note:
Turn off gatekeeper:
sudo spctl --master-disable
Check state of gatekeeper (off or on):
spctl --status
Turn on gatekeeper:
sudo spctl --master-enable
Note: after using the terminal command, you (once more) have to go to the privacy and security settings pane, scroll down, and choose "allow applications from ... anywhere" to make your preference "stick".
bogdanw
macrumors 604
Disable & open System Settings:
Code:
sudo spctl --master-disable; open "x-apple.systempreferences:com.apple.preference.security?Security"Stremio, which was actually on the iOS store as recently as a few weeks ago as well.
Watch videos, movies, TV series and TV channels instantly.
Watch your favorite videos, movies and TV series.
bogdanw
macrumors 604
Its certificate has been revoked.
Even if you sign it, it crashes immediately. The developer has to fix the app.
I tested Stremio_arm64.dmg (5.1.12), currently not seen as malware https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/c87c3c5259db3cdcbcbb4dac127e68e386e937870e6c328eb2df60d7b117d973
Even if you sign it, it crashes immediately. The developer has to fix the app.
I tested Stremio_arm64.dmg (5.1.12), currently not seen as malware https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/c87c3c5259db3cdcbcbb4dac127e68e386e937870e6c328eb2df60d7b117d973
maflynn
macrumors Broadwell
cjsuk
macrumors 68000
I suspect this is happening because of the nature of the app is a streaming consolidation portal. That may be an intentional "mishap" on Apple's part aka ToS violation...
All these problems push you to the lowest common denominator of media streaming: Transmission + VLC, which still works fine 😂
All these problems push you to the lowest common denominator of media streaming: Transmission + VLC, which still works fine 😂
TumbleDryer
macrumors 603
What was wrong with right clicking and 'open anyway'? Why does it now have to be hidden away behind system preferences with no hint whatsoever where it now resides?
diego.caraballo
macrumors 6502a
Please read posts #12 and #13. It is a certificate problem and needs action by developer and Apple. Post #14 hints at a possible reason - if so the problem may persist.
diego.caraballo
macrumors 6502a
- First make sure to have Stremio in your Applications folder (it may have been moved to trash) .
- Open Terminal and enter this command:
Code:
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/Stremio.app
find /Applications/Stremio.app -name "._*" -delete
find /Applications/Stremio.app -name ".DS_Store" -delete
sudo codesign --force --deep --sign - /Applications/Stremio.appSource:
theredled
macrumors newbie
Thanks but still not working for me!
Still "Quitted unexpectedly" then "Malware Blocked"
theredled
macrumors newbie
The following worked for me!
Reinstall, then:
THEN create a Keychain:
Open Keychain Access > Certificate Assistant > Create a Certificate.
Name: "MySelfSigningCert" (or preferred name)
Identity Type: Self Signed Root
Certificate Type: Code Signing
THEN run:
Source :
Reinstall, then:
Code:
sudo xattr -cr /Applications/Stremio.app
find /Applications/Stremio.app -name "._*" -delete
find /Applications/Stremio.app -name ".DS_Store" -deleteOpen Keychain Access > Certificate Assistant > Create a Certificate.
Name: "MySelfSigningCert" (or preferred name)
Identity Type: Self Signed Root
Certificate Type: Code Signing
THEN run:
Code:
sudo codesign --force --deep --sign "MySelfSigningCert" /Applications/Stremio.app
Ras_x
macrumors newbie
I can confirm this really does work. All I would add is, that after entering in the last command into Terminal, wait a few seconds while "it does it's thing", then open Stremio. I have reactivated Stremio on my iMac, Macbook Air and Macbook Pro. An excellent resolution - Thank you
bogdanw
macrumors 604
sudo is not required for xattr or codesign.
The find commands don't return anything, don't delete anything.
--deep (DEPRECATED for signing as of macOS 13.0)
TumbleDryer
macrumors 603
My post was referring to why macOS has moved the option to quickly override something. Not particularly regarding the issue the OP has. 🙂
Why is the Apple warning message authoritatively messaging that the app is malware when its simply a certificate issue? Their developer relations are already at a pretty low point but this is just spiteful and slanderous.