com.boxcryptor.BCFS.KextLoaderHelper
The KextLoaderHelper is a system daemon component bundled with Boxcryptor, a file encryption and cloud storage synchronisation utility for macOS. Boxcryptor lets users encrypt sensitive files directly in their cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.) and mounts an encrypted virtual drive for seamless access to encrypted content. The KextLoaderHelper is a low-level system component responsible for managing the BCFS (Boxcryptor File System) kernel extension, which handles the encrypted volume mounting and file system operations that power Boxcryptor's core functionality.
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1 suggestionBoxcryptor's parent company, Secomba GmbH, ceased all operational activities on 31 December 2025, and as a result Boxcryptor itself has been discontinued. There is no active native Apple Silicon build of Boxcryptor, and the vendor is no longer shipping updates or support. The KextLoaderHelper will continue to work under Rosetta 2 while that compatibility layer is available, but Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (late 2027), at which point this component and the parent Boxcryptor application will stop functioning entirely. If you rely on Boxcryptor for encrypted cloud storage access, you should begin migrating your data and encrypted vaults to an actively maintained alternative before the late 2027 deadline. Alternatives with confirmed native Apple Silicon support include Cryptomator (free and open-source, supports major cloud providers), Sync.com (paid, integrates encryption with cloud sync), or Tresorit (paid, similar encrypted cloud workflow). Each has a different feature set and pricing model — research which fits your workflow before Boxcryptor becomes unavailable.
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