After updating to Sequoia 15.3, all MP4s on my system give malware warning

I updated my 2024 Mac Mini to Sequoia 15.3 last night, and now every single MP4 I have gives a "Apple could not verify...mp4” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy." and my only options are Done or Move to Trash. They will play (in icon) if I click the play control, but will not open in VLC or QuickTime Player. These are files that in some cases I have had for years. Nothing has changed other than updating to 15.3. Do I have any options other than waiting for Apple to address this? Is there a way to rebuild the desktop database or whatever they're looking at here. This is crucial for me professionally.

Mac mini, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 23, 2025 10:28 AM

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Posted on Mar 26, 2025 9:24 AM

"So I can open VLC and open an mp4 file from VLC, but if I try to open it in VLC using the mp4 file drop down menu the very same mp4 file suddenly becomes a threat that might (it just might) install malware on my Mac!?"


Select one of the offending mp4 files, and press Command-I to open the Info window.


Under Open With, select VLC (or other video playing application of your choice), the click "Change All".

Then try again. Does the problem remain?



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