remote computer is attempting to communicate with an application running computer

[Guest Nicole W.]

Hi guys

I get this message from eset cyber security pro for mac:

A remote computer is attempting to communicate with an application running on this computer. do you want to allow this communication? application: system, remote computer name, local port. Does anyone have an idea what this could be? This message doesn't help me.

Thanks a lot and greetings Nicole

[Marcos 5,446]

Please switch the firewall to automatic mode if you are not sure how to respond to interactive mode prompts.

[Guest Thanks for your reply.]

Unfortunately it didn't help. Eset complained i should turn the firewall off. Any other suggestions?

[Marcos 5,446]

In automatic mode no interactive dialog asking you about communication pops up. If you have any custom firewall rules created, export the current configuration, delete them and keep the firewall in automatic mode.

[itman 1,800]

Here's an earlier forum posting on this issue: https://forum.eset.com/topic/22711-unclear-message-remote-computer-attempting-access/ .