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WSDaemon would like to take control of this computer using accessibility features

  • May 6, 2016
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J
Fresh Face
 
Hi, I am a new Webroot user and installed it on my iMac running OSX 10.10.5.  It seems to have been running fine for about 5 weeks but I just received a pop up from OSX saying this:
 
WSDaemon would like to take control of this computer using accessibility features
 
When I open my security preferences it shows that WSDaemon is listed in the privacy section.
 
What is this and am I really supposed to allow it?
 
Thanks
    TripleHelix

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    Ssherjj
    Moderator
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    • Ssherjj
    • Moderator
    • May 6, 2016
    Hello JBiggs,
     
    Welcome to the Webroot Community,
     
    Please have a look here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daemon_%28computing%29
     
    A daemon is a long-running background process that answers requests for services. The term originated with Unix, but most operating systems use daemons in some form or another.
     
    I have this in my Security Preferences on my Mac with no issues.


     
     
     
    I can ping ? who is our Mac Threat Researcher to see what he saids.
     
    If you are really concerned then you can always Submit a Support Ticket free of charge and they will gladly look into this for you.
     
     
    IMac 2021 27 in i5 Retina 5, iMac OS Sequoia (15.7.2), Security: iPads, ALIENWARE 15 R6, W11 Microsoft Windows Workstation, x64, Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ Internet Security Complete, Android Samsung Galaxy Ultra Note 23, Webroot Beta Tester
    Baldrick
    Wanderingbug
    • Wanderingbug
    • Retired Webrooter
    • May 6, 2016
    When we push a new daemon update, you may get this message.
    Devin T Byrd Former Mac Threat Research Analyst
    Baldrick
    Ssherjj
    Wanderingbug
    • Wanderingbug
    • Retired Webrooter
    • May 6, 2016
    Sherri, 
    for some reason im not getting emails from the community, could be my spam filter so if you need me to check anything please feel free to email me.
     
    Devin T Byrd Former Mac Threat Research Analyst
    Baldrick
    Ssherjj
    Ssherjj
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    • Ssherjj
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    • May 6, 2016
    Sure thing Devin! I will do that! Thanks again for your assistance .
    IMac 2021 27 in i5 Retina 5, iMac OS Sequoia (15.7.2), Security: iPads, ALIENWARE 15 R6, W11 Microsoft Windows Workstation, x64, Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ Internet Security Complete, Android Samsung Galaxy Ultra Note 23, Webroot Beta Tester
    J
    Fresh Face
    • JBiggs
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    • Fresh Face
    • May 6, 2016
    Hey Sherry,
     
    Thanks for your reply and the details you provided.  I'll take it from here.
     
    Have a great weekend!
     
    JB
    Baldrick
    Ssherjj
    Ssherjj
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    • Ssherjj
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    • May 6, 2016
    Hi JBiggs,
     
    Sounds good..you are most welcome!
     
    Thanks and you have a great weekend too!:D
    IMac 2021 27 in i5 Retina 5, iMac OS Sequoia (15.7.2), Security: iPads, ALIENWARE 15 R6, W11 Microsoft Windows Workstation, x64, Webroot® SecureAnywhere™ Internet Security Complete, Android Samsung Galaxy Ultra Note 23, Webroot Beta Tester
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