Receiver Helper is Flooding Users with Ads on Mac Computers
Every day it seems, tons of new applications popping up that can modify a user’s browser preferences. These programs are often categorized as potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers, or adware because they display unwanted advertisements as well as pop-up or banner ads while browsing.
One of the more prominent examples of this kind of potentially unwanted program or PUP observed on Mac computers is Receiver Helper. Mac users that have unknowingly acquired this program, potentially via a bundled software installation, may encounter a pop-up message that states, “Receiver Helper will damage your computer.“
The purpose of programs like Receiver Helper is to generate revenue by leading users to the third-party websites they partner with. They may also attempt to persuade users to click on sponsored advertisements. The danger of having this kind of unwanted software installed on your computer is that the app creators do not always properly vet the content they redirect users to. Therefore, they may introduce users to sites filled with harmful content.
One of the easiest ways to tell if you have installed Receiver Helper is modified browser settings. If your default homepage and search engine have been changed seemingly without your permission, you may have unwittingly installed Receiver Helper. Although the program developer may have attempted to add useful features that supposedly improve the user experience, the search results are not uniquely generated, and the app relies on searches powered by other legitimate search engines such as Bing or Yahoo. However, legitimate search engines are not responsible for whatever this app does.
How Do I Remove Receiver Helper for Mac?
You should remove Receiver Helper for Mac with the assistance of a reputable malware remediation application. The anti-malware software should be able to detect and remove all elements associated with Receiver Helper for Mac to ensure that you are not exposed to potentially dangerous content while browsing the web.
