Remove CheckControl
CheckControl is an intrusive Mac application whose presence on your device could cause some trouble. Thankfully, it is not dangerous, but it could bring intrusive changes to your Web browser's configuration. For example, CheckControl is known for promoting the search service Nearbyme.io. The promotion happens via intrusive changes concerning your Web browser's default new tab page and search engine. Needless to say, having unknown software control your browser settings is not desirable – any app that does this should be eradicated immediately.
How was CheckControl Installed?
Mac users often think that their systems are 100% safe from intrusive or malicious apps. However, this is not true – there have been harmful Mac apps for over a decade and, unfortunately, their number is growing exponentially. While CheckControl does not cause damage to your system, it could ruin your Web-browsing experience.
If you are experiencing random redirects and weird Web browser behavior on your Mac, then checking for intrusive apps should on top of your to-do list. The quickest and most efficient way to check for such issues it to run an up-to-date security scanner that can identify and remove intruders like CheckControl.
