SfntMonD runs at 90-99% CPU!

In one of the last update was faced with the same problem. As a result, the problem was solved by reinstalling the system.

Not again to reinstall the system? : (
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3460447?start=0&tstart=0

I had this problem after upgrading to 10.8; turns out SftMonD is part of the Safenet authentication stuff which I run for my Aladdin eToken.

After removing the Safenet software, all is quiet again. Let's hope that Safenet will issue an update soon.

jap, thanks for noticing this! I have had the same problem and thanks to you I was been able to solve it quickly.

SafeNet Authentication Client was causing problems indeed. I have contacted their support asking for a version compatible with Mountain Lion. As it turned out -- they have it already -- technical support has directed me to the following link: http://stat-dl.aladdin-rd.ru/dms/08e611f0432fdb6bd172d65a2135041950bbc14f/2012/1 2/02/salimpiev/safenetauthenticationclient.8.2.11.0.dmg

I have installed the suggested SAC and it runs on my system fine.

THANKS adeg82, installing the new verision of SAC did the trick. It had me going crazy for the past 2 weeks... I was about to throw away my PC -- sorry -- my MacBook Air...

you gonna laugh at me, but I only noticed this problem when bought a new MacBook Air.

I had a 2009 MacBook White and it ran out of battery in 2 hours.

I decided I need to upgrade to Air, so I did.

What was a surprise to find out that my new Air runs out of battery in 2 hours.

I started to investigate and found SfntMonD!

I simply killed the process and had my 10 hours of battery back again.

And a completely workable MacBook white....

This problem is sfw of SafeNet.

Solucion is correcty privileges in directory SafeNet Authentication Client for you user.

In my MacBook this problem resolved.

Hi. Your link is not working.

Can you tell me where I can find this dmg?

Is there somewhere a ftp server where I can download it?

Thanks,

Marc

Hello15, looks like a temporary problem with the Aladdin's website. I have been in contact with their technical support recently, after upgrading to Mavericks. They gave me a new link to the most recent version available: http://stat-dl.aladdin-rd.ru/dms/fc89c2dfcdb75a495959d3f8988a72f7529f97cf/2013/1 2/04/salimpiev/safenetauthenticationclient.8.2.14.0.dmg.

But at the time of writing the new link did not work too. I've uploaded the dmg I have to my Google Drive, you can try getting it here.

Wonderful. Works perfectly.

Thank you, works for me