Frequent GoogleUpdater pop-ups on computer

GoogleUpdater is part of Chrome’s background update system. Sometimes after a macOS update (especially newer versions), the updater suddenly starts asking for permission again.

Here’s what I’d do:

• Don’t click “Allow” blindly.
• Open Finder → Applications and check if Google Chrome is there.
• Go to System Settings → General → Login Items and see if anything Google-related is listed.
• If you don’t want it at all, just uninstall Chrome completely (drag to Trash), then restart.

If you still use Chrome, the popup is likely just the updater needing permission again. If you don’t use Chrome, remove it and the popups should stop.

If it keeps popping up even after Chrome is removed, that’s when I’d run a quick malware scan just to be safe.

Hrollsy wrote:

• GoogleUpdater is part of Chrome’s background update system. Sometimes after a macOS update (especially newer versions), the updater suddenly starts asking for permission again.

Here’s what I’d do:

Don’t click “Allow” blindly.

• Open Finder → Applications and check if Google Chrome is there.

• Go to System Settings → General → Login Items and see if anything Google-related is listed.

• If you don’t want it at all, just uninstall Chrome completely (drag to Trash), then restart.

If you still use Chrome, the popup is likely just the updater needing permission again. If you don’t use Chrome, remove it and the popups should stop.

If it keeps popping up even after Chrome is removed, that’s when I’d run a quick malware scan just to be safe.

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That, in and of itself, implies using a Third Party Malware / Virus Software

Windows-like viruses that self-replicate and affect macOS don’t exist because of the underlying UNIX Foundation and permission limitations.

The macOS operating system resides in a sealed and read-only volume that can’t be opened by users or third-party applications.

Mac app security enhancements are sufficient to protect computers from malware.

Adware and Malware can affect computers and are often downloaded from “shady” websites or developers who inject them into downloads.

This software would require the User ( you ) to have downloaded this malware

Then, to have expressly given permission to install this software

That action would have Required the user to manually input the computer password

In so doing, allowing the Malware to bypass the builtin " Protecting Against Malware in macOS "

Source: User tip from @Kurt Lang

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250008855

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Short and unpopular suggestion for some

 https://chromeisbad.com

May consider an alternative https://brave.com which is essentially Google Chrome without the Google baggage 

Refer to the Posting by Respected Contributor @ John Galt 

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255978513?answerId=261209667022&sortBy=oldest_first#261209667022

Refer to the Posting by Respected Contributor @ Kurt Lang

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/256069091?sortBy=oldest_first

1 - Google Chrome is overly aggressive in Resource and Memory usages.

2 - Google Chrome harvests all your personal data unbeknownst to you and sells your personal data,  which intern allows the Third Parties to Target you for their purposes 

Chrome is a notorious resource hog on Macs. Installing it also installs multiple ‘helpers’ from Google that run in the background, and their purpose is not to help you but to help Google (keep in mind that Google’s primary source of revenue is using your data to drive targeted advertising). Even if you aren’t running the Chrome app, those system extensions are always running in the background. I’d recommend deleting Chrome and all related components.

https://chromeisbad.com

If you are looking for something other than Safari, consider Firefox or Brave (the latter is based on Chrome code but without the Google baggage).

It's not an app, so you will not find one by that name. It's background process that ensures your Mac continues to function as Google's personal information harvesting machine. If you really want to keep doing that then click Open.