Seeing messages that you haven’t previously, such as “Updates for this Mac are managed by swscan.apple.com”, might raise red flags that your device has been infected with malware. While this particular message isn’t dangerous, it can be annoying; as such, trying to get rid of it is a good idea.
Today, I’ll teach you everything you need to know about the swscan.apple.com message (including whether there’s a way to get rid of it).
What Does swscan.apple.com Mean, and Is It Dangerous?
swscan.apple.com is Apple’s software scanner, and thankfully, it isn’t dangerous. If you see this message, it’s basically your computer telling you where the update is coming from. You can proceed to complete the update without worrying about potential malware.
This message is also typically not an error, unlike if you see “Available Software Updates Have Changed”.
Quick Tip:
If you’re concerned about add-ons, plugins, or extensions that can create pop-ups and potentially compromise your data, the best solution would be an app with robust defense. For example, Intego can protect sensitive data by blocking digital intruders, thanks to its proactive monitoring that allows you to browse the web with your privacy intact.
Can I Get Rid of the swscan.apple.com Message?
There isn’t a real way to get rid of this message; the best thing you can do is simply click on the Restore Defaults button when the pop-up window appears.
You could also try resetting your Mac to factory defaults, but to be honest, this is low reward and high risk; it’s not worth the effort of having to later restore everything.