Apple warns of security risks when downloading apps outside the App Store in the EU

According to TechRadar , policy troubles in the EU still haunt Apple, and there's also the recent legal conflict in the UK, but this time, the Cupertino tech giant is no longer keeping quiet.

Specifically, Apple has been firmly opposed to a recent regulatory ruling from the EU called the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires Apple to open up third-party app stores on the iPhone. According to a report published by the company, they have harshly criticized sideloading, claiming that it is extremely dangerous for users.

While compliance is mandatory, Apple says it is working to protect EU consumers from any security risks posed by the new regulation. The company is implementing new safeguards to keep its third-party app stores safe while remaining DMA compliant.

One of those features is called 'Notarization', where Apple will digitally sign each app distributed on iOS in the EU. Before signing any app, Apple will analyze each app to check if it contains malware, security threats, works as advertised, and doesn't scam users.

But Apple also said that Notarization will not include content and commerce policies in the company's App Store Review Guidelines. This means that apps that distribute pornography, encourage the consumption of tobacco, illegal drugs, alcohol, or apps that contain pirated content will not be regulated on third-party app stores the way they are regulated on Apple's App Store.