USBserver.app/WorkflowAppControl.app pop-ups on M3 iMac

Using Tahoe 26.5 on my 2023 iMac with M3, I am now getting the following repeated popups after login:

“USBserver.app” would like to access data from other apps

“WorkflowAppControl.app” would like to access data from other apps.


I have also gotten a "Netserver" message. Looking at old threads, I cannot find and such apps with the Finder. The only recent addition, besides the OS updates, has been the addition of Yubikey registrations and Yubi Authenticator. Whether I choose Allow or not, the messages re-appear next login.

iMac 24″, macOS 26.5

Posted on May 16, 2026 3:55 PM

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May 17, 2026 11:59 AM in response to SpockNard

SpockNard wrote:
I did have to go to the Activity Monitor and stop them from running, but then trashed as advised.



< I see now it is a done deal ! Appreciate your feed back here >


Sure you can try that...


if not, reboot into SafeBoot mode this might keep them from launching to get in there and delete if not needed.


A SafeBoot Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

third party system modifications and system accelerations are disabled temporarily.


Simply reboot as normal to get out of the SafeBoot mode.


May 17, 2026 10:13 AM in response to SpockNard

SpockNard wrote:
Using Tahoe 26.5 on my 2023 iMac with M3, I am now getting the following repeated popups after login:
“USBserver.app” would like to access data from other apps
“WorkflowAppControl.app” would like to access data from other apps.
I have also gotten a "Netserver" message. Looking at old threads, I cannot find and such apps with the Finder.
The only recent addition, besides the OS updates, has been the addition of Yubikey registrations and Yubi Authenticator. Whether I choose Allow or not, the messages re-appear next login.


Printer related...


USBserver is it safe to allow it on my MacBook Pro or should I "Don't Allow it keeps coming up, will it compromise my info

ref: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255531658?sortBy=oldest_first



Questions about your third party "Yubikey"

ref: https://www.yubico.com/support/support-services/





USBserver.app/WorkflowAppControl.app pop-ups on M3 iMac

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