App being detected as malware

[jkaigler]

We are testing a new app and I occasionally see a popup that the app can damage my computer with the option to send to trash. Seeing the popup on 10.15.4. In the package builder there is an option to add an installation cert, but I am not sure if that is the answer. The app installs and works as expected, just get the warning sometimes. Any ideas?

[shaquir]

Hi @jkaigler, While Apple relaxed some of their signing restrictions (this is why they still work after the warning), it'd be best to get into the habit of signing and notarizing your Apps/Packages.

Here are some useful articles:
Making Sense of Apple’s Notarization
Notarize a Command Line Tool
Notarizing macOS Software Before Distribution

[jkaigler]

Thanks, I'll check them out!