Sophos AutoUpdate
Universal version latest seen at v10.7.0 · Reported by 14 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (3):
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Sophos AutoUpdate is the automatic update utility for Sophos antivirus and security software on macOS. It runs quietly in the background, checking periodically for security patches and feature updates to Sophos endpoint protection products (Sophos Home, Sophos Central, and other Sophos security suites) and installing them without requiring manual intervention. The app is essential for keeping Sophos security definitions and detection engines current. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of Sophos AutoUpdate is confirmed to exist and is running on real Macs. To upgrade your installed copy to the native version, the most straightforward approach is to check for updates through Sophos itself. Open your Sophos security app (Sophos Home, Sophos Central, or whichever Sophos product you have installed), navigate to Settings or Preferences, look for an Updates or Check for Updates option, and trigger a manual update check. Sophos will download and install the latest version of AutoUpdate along with any security engine updates. Alternatively, you can visit the Sophos support website or your account management page to download the current macOS installer directly, which will replace your current copy with the latest native build. After the update, AutoUpdate will continue running in the background with better performance and lower power consumption on your M-series Mac.
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