Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities, jlm1945!
It sounds like you're trying to install software and seeing a message about malicious software. Check out this article to Change Security & Privacy General preferences on Mac. Specifically:
"Allow apps downloaded from
You can protect your Mac from malware by only allowing apps that come from the App Store or from identified developers.
- App Store: Select to allow only apps that have been downloaded from the App Store.
- App Store and identified developers: Select to allow apps only from the App Store, and from developers identified by Apple."
Let us know if you continue to have issues and have a wonderful day!