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Yes it would. That's how malware gets installed surreptitiously. It gets wrapped in nice instructions for how to enable some functionality that actually does so
by dkonofalski 5y ago
Yes it would. That's how malware gets installed surreptitiously. It gets wrapped in nice instructions for how to enable some functionality that actually does something else. It's literally the entire reason for changes like this.
I still think Apple should walk it back a little but pretending like that doesn't have unintended consequences is kinda foolish.
- CamperBob2 5y agoLike other powerful tools, computers can do a lot of damage if used carelessly. That's the way it has to be. Such tools should be made as safe as possible, but no safer. Don't nerf my computer because your mother can't be trusted with the digital equivalent of an electric carving knife. Just add a few more warning labels and let Darwin sort it out.