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Stay updated, but stay vigilant.
is a background process (daemon) found on Apple macOS systems. It is a component of Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) , the utility responsible for keeping Microsoft applications like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams up to date. standaloneupdaterdaemon
Daemon Service
Security researchers have noted that attackers can sometimes abuse legitimate-sounding names or hijack update processes to side-load malware. If you see this process but : Stay updated, but stay vigilant
Common examples include: