com.symantec.NWPService
This is a launchDaemon component of Norton Security, Symantec's antivirus and system protection suite for macOS. The NWPService daemon is a background system service that handles core security scanning, threat detection, quarantine management, and real-time protection features for Norton. It is not a standalone application but an embedded system service that runs continuously to monitor and defend the Mac against malware and other security threats.
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1 suggestionThis is a system daemon component of Norton Security, not a standalone application — it cannot be updated separately. To ensure this component receives any necessary Apple Silicon optimisations or security patches, update Norton Security itself through Symantec's official installer or the Norton product's built-in update mechanism. Open Norton Security on your Mac, look for a Check for Updates or Similar option in the preferences or main menu, and let it pull any available updates from Symantec's servers. If Norton Security is not yet running natively on Apple Silicon (you can check by opening Activity Monitor, searching for "Norton", and checking the "Kind" column — it should say "Apple" not "Intel"), contact Symantec support or visit their product page to confirm a native build is available, since the daemon itself will only run on the host app's architecture. Keep in mind that Apple is removing Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), so if Norton Security remains Intel-only by then, it will stop launching entirely — ensure you update to a native Apple Silicon build before that date.
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