How can I get rid of pop up window when trying to open “WSDaemon”?

just updated to mac os big sur and this window keeps popping up "“WSDaemon” is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?" i try to hit cancel and it just keeps coming back. How can i get rid of it and what is it?



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Posted on Apr 28, 2021 6:27 PM

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Posted on Apr 28, 2021 7:25 PM

Hi designhostess,


Do you have Webroot Antivirus Installed? If so, that is causing the prompt and Webroot should be deleted ASAP! https://answers.webroot.com/Webroot/ukp.aspx?pid=17&vw=1&app=vw&solutionid=1252


Cheers,


Jack

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