When I start up my iMac 2021 running Tahoe 26.0.1, I get a pop up menue that says, "USBserver" would like to access data from other apps. Keeping app data seperate makes it easier to manage your privacy and security. Is this a scam? The pop-up keeps coming up, after selecting Don't Allow. If I select Don't Allow 3 times it then goes away.
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iMac 24″, macOS 26.0
If I am not mistaken USBServer is an outdated relic from having installed a Brother printer at one time, perhaps in the distant past. And, if that is correct, it's not a scam, but it is an annoyance.
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If I am not mistaken USBServer is an outdated relic from having installed a Brother printer at one time, perhaps in the distant past. And, if that is correct, it's not a scam, but it is an annoyance.
To get to the bottom of things please download and run EtreCheck. Post its report in a reply to this Discussion.
Instructions are here: How to use the Add Text Feature When Posting Large Amounts of Text, i.e. an Etrecheck Report - Apple Community. It will help to clear up any uncertainty.
Thank you, John. You were correct. It was a relic from my Brother printer. I found the problem when I opened printer app. I deleted it and the message no longer comes up. Thank you for your help.
You're welcome. Thanks for the update.
Persistent 'USBserver' data access request on iMac running macOS Tahoe 26.0.1
