Remote AtlantaSearch
AtlantaSearch, or AtlantaLookup, is a misleading Mac application that may show up on your device without your permission. Typically, users experience this after an interaction with a fake download, misleading ad, or other deceptive content. Often, users report seeing a prompt asking them to enable AtlantaSearch's network connectivity. The good news is that this behavior is not dangerous, and AtlantaSearch is not malware. It is, however, a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that could be the bringer of annoying changes to your system and browser configuration.
The developers of this PUP may propagate it through the use of fake updates and installers – such as bogus Adobe Flash Player packages. We advise you to be extra vigilant for offers to install updates from unknown sites – these might be a delivery mechanism for PUPs, adware, browser hijackers, or other unwanted apps.
How Does AtlantaSearch Work?
Once AtlantaSearch is installed, it may manipulate your favorite Web browser to use a different new tab page and search engine. Because of this change, your searches may deliver lackluster results, and you may also see more ads than you are used to encountering. On top of this, the AtlantaSearch redirects could expose you to other unwanted content that makes your Web browsing sessions less enjoyable. Fixing your Mac should not be that much of a challenge – as long as you manage to remove AtlantaSearch successfully. The best way to take care of this challenging task is to use an up-to-date antivirus application to eliminate all of AtlantaSearch's files.
