SophosScanAgent
Universal version latest seen at v10.12.8 · Reported by 30 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (7):
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
SophosScanAgent is a security component bundled with Sophos antivirus and endpoint protection solutions for macOS. It performs on-demand and scheduled malware scans, real-time threat detection, and integrates with Sophos' central management console for enterprise deployments. The agent is typically installed as part of Sophos Home (consumer) or Sophos Endpoint Protection (business editions), and it runs in the background to monitor files and processes for security threats. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
AI Recommendation
1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of SophosScanAgent has been confirmed in the wild, so an update to the native version is available now. If you installed Sophos through the vendor's main download page or as part of a Sophos Home / Endpoint Protection suite, check for updates within the Sophos application itself — look for a preferences or settings menu option to check for new versions, or the main Sophos app (usually called Sophos Home, Sophos Central, or Sophos Endpoint) should handle the update automatically. If you installed via the Mac App Store, open the App Store app and check for updates there. Once updated, your SophosScanAgent will run natively on Apple Silicon without the Rosetta 2 translation layer, delivering better performance and reduced battery drain.
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