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I saw this program running on my PC for the first time from a publisher called OMSWAT or something. When i i searched the file, it's
wa_3rd_party_host_32.exe or wa_3rd_party_host_34.exe. Apperantly its located in C:\Program Files\Norton Security\Engine\22.22.6.10.
Any idea what it does?
Posted: 24-Jul-2022 | 2:34PM · Edited: 24-Jul-2022 | 3:08PM · Permalink
Maxi24:
Any idea what it does?
Why Norton is using this?
IDK
The OESIS Framework is a cross-platform, versatile and modular framework that enables software engineers and technology vendors to build advanced endpoint security products.
https://www.opswat.com/products/oesis-framework#:
Filename: wa_3rd_party_host_32.exe
Full Path: C:\Program Files\Norton Security\Engine\22.22.6.10\wa_3rd_party_host_32.exe
Developers
NortonLifeLock Inc.
Version
2022.5.10.2
File Thumbprint - SHA:
41a09d736966c1ca4ea204a70666f2a50d4c592e4a18866c4d57a1cc0b578863
Filename: wa_3rd_party_host_64.exe
Full Path: C:\Program Files\Norton Security\Engine\22.22.6.10\wa_3rd_party_host_64.exe
Developers
NortonLifeLock Inc.
Version
2022.5.10.2
File Thumbprint - SHA:
10df20e8488404cd862634185552c3a065c387502e70a15a96ace53ecf3b2068
Posted: 24-Jul-2022 | 4:08PM · Edited: 24-Jul-2022 | 4:11PM · Permalink
Unless you are a developer for Norton, you are not going to know what all the files in the Norton directories are for. They are not going to advertise possible targets for hackers.
Posted: 24-Jul-2022 | 5:16PM · Permalink
I think its used to update/check your software or atleast support it. If you go to My Norton there is a "software-updater". I only used it recently for the first time. a simple scan will open this 3rd party host.
Posted: 24-Jul-2022 | 7:14PM · Permalink
Related: https://software.opswat.com/OESIS_V4/Release_Notes_Log_Windows
I found two files residing in the Norton installation directory. These are related to the Software Updater feature that is within N360. Which I do NOT want to run for any reason. OPSWAT is a 3rd party API developed for distribution of software through secured critical infrastructure. Norton evidently uses it to distribute some features of the Norton 360 suite. https://www.opswat.com/
They are signed by Norton as well.
My solution:
Temporarily disable tamper protection, rename both files to OPSWAT1 and 2 or something of your choosing respectively, then saving the files and a system restart. Afterward, no scans have been performed since. After a few days I deleted both files, ran live updates. The files DID NOT reappear. Software Update still appears in Norton history but the feature has not been installed.
SA
Posted: 25-Jul-2022 | 4:29PM · Edited: 25-Jul-2022 | 4:30PM · Permalink
Maxi24:*language barrier* I didn't understand why you DON'T want it? in plain (simplefied) english? thx.
R U asking @SoulAsylum ?
Posted: 25-Jul-2022 | 5:43PM · Edited: 25-Jul-2022 | 5:49PM · Permalink
The software updater feature is NOT a mature addition to Norton in its present form, it has been inaccurate with getting drivers correctly on other customer machines. I don't use and never will use a third party updater for drivers, etc. because it is risky to the point of rendering a machine unbootable. Many, many years of experience has taught me that lesson more times than I care to admit. I hope that clarifies the extended previous post concerning why I have gone to extremes to irradicate those two file to prevent the feature from being installed.
Edited: I have a gaming rig that cost me almost $5k to build, I wouldn't trust ANY updater software on this machine in any form or fashion. The reasons are terribly obvious. Others mileage and user experiences may vary of course.
SA
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Re: Omswat? wa_3rd_party_host_32.exe
Posted: 24-Jul-2022 | 7:14PM · Permalink
Related: https://software.opswat.com/OESIS_V4/Release_Notes_Log_Windows
I found two files residing in the Norton installation directory. These are related to the Software Updater feature that is within N360. Which I do NOT want to run for any reason. OPSWAT is a 3rd party API developed for distribution of software through secured critical infrastructure. Norton evidently uses it to distribute some features of the Norton 360 suite. https://www.opswat.com/
They are signed by Norton as well.
My solution:
Temporarily disable tamper protection, rename both files to OPSWAT1 and 2 or something of your choosing respectively, then saving the files and a system restart. Afterward, no scans have been performed since. After a few days I deleted both files, ran live updates. The files DID NOT reappear. Software Update still appears in Norton history but the feature has not been installed.
SA