Thankfully, you can disable the “are you sure you want to open this file?” warning message with a quick trip to the Terminal.
But for power users who are constantly downloading and opening apps and files, the Harmful Software Warning serves primarily as an annoying and frustrating workflow interruption. This is probably a good thing for less experienced users, who don’t fully understand that malware and viruses often masquerade as common file types. When this warning message is triggered, instead of simply opening the file or application, the user is forced to stop, make sure that the file being opened is the intended one, and then manually click “Open” in order to proceed.
But we use the “generally” qualifier deliberately, because sometimes OS X can go a bit too far, especially when it comes to more advanced users who understand the risks and are comfortable operating with a higher level of control.Ī great example of an OS X security feature that can be more annoying than helpful is the Harmful Software Warning, also known as the “are you sure you want to open this file?” message, which pops up virtually every time a user attempts to open a downloaded file that didn’t originate in Mac App Store or from a trusted and signed developer. One of the generally positive aspects of OS X is that the operating system attempts to protect the user from actions or events that can harm the system or endanger a user’s data, such as preventing the modification of core system files and proactively disabling insecure browser plugins. How to Disable ‘Are You Sure You Want to Open This File?’ Warnings in OS X
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