networkserviceproxy

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executablemacOS2.8 MBx86_64, arm64

System networking daemon — manages network configuration, VPN, and DNS policies

Operates as a privileged system daemon controlling network connectivity, VPN tunnels, and DNS resolution policies. Configures WiFi hardware, monitors network reachability, and enforces content filtering and DNS proxying rules. Accesses the Secure Enclave for sealed keys and manages certificate-based authentication for VPN and identity services. Submits diagnostic telemetry to Apple and communicates with 73 network endpoints through XPC services. Reads and writes to protected storage areas and location services data without user prompts.AI

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Platform
macOS
Type
executable
Arch
x86_64, arm64
Min OS
26.1.0
SDK
26.1.0
File Size
2.8 MB
UUID
3185323A-3CF4-323A-84DF-FBBBD370CF32
Analyzed
2026-04-09T09:57:40Z
CDHash
c38079ec8aaeb401a145b51d051eda2b2837c484f589c14811b63d6e8596a1b2

Capabilities

LocationAccess location as a system bundle (no user prompt)
com.apple.locationd.effective_bundle[object Object]
KeychainAccess Secure Enclave sealed keys (SIK)
com.apple.keystore.sik.access[object Object]

Entitlements36

Interesting Strings

Network Surfaceentitled

Endpoints(73)

Hostnameapple.com
Hostnameicloud.com
Hostnamemzstatic.com
Hostnamegstatic.com
Ipv60:8:16

API Usage

DNA Capability Vector

Location
3
Keychain
2
Network
6
Storage
2
Hardware
2
IPC
1
Analytics
2
Security
2
System
1

Behavioral Profile

URL Endpoints
47
Telemetry Strings
41
File Paths
45
Bundle IDs
235
IOKit Constants
0
Library Functions
0

Structural HashesSHA-256

Static Libraries0 / 2187 functions identified

Functions(2187)

0x100001ca0sub_100001ca0
0x100001fc4sub_100001fc4
0x1000020b4-[NSPPrivacyProxyTokenRegistration tokenLowWaterMarkReachedForAgent:]
0x1000021f4sub_1000021f4
0x100002204sub_100002204
0x10000220csub_10000220c
0x10000231csub_10000231c
0x10000236csub_10000236c
0x1000023b4-[NSPPrivacyProxyTokenRegistration reportErrorForAgent:error:withOptions:]
0x100002530sub_100002530
0x100002660sub_100002660
0x1000026b8sub_1000026b8
0x100002708sub_100002708
0x100002d24sub_100002d24
0x100002e1c-[NSPPrivacyProxyTokenRegistration .cxx_destruct]
0x100002e68+[NSPPrivacyProxyLocationMonitor sharedMonitor]
0x100002ebcsub_100002ebc
0x100002f14-[NSPPrivacyProxyLocationMonitor init]
0x1000030b8sub_1000030b8
0x1000030c8-[NSPPrivacyProxyLocationMonitor geohashFromLocation:]

Imports602 symbols from 34 dylibs

Exports1

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