Remove ColossusAspect
ColossusAspect is a Mac program, which users might end up installing accidentally. The good news is that even if ColossusAspect is present on your Mac, you are not in danger. This application is not malicious and, in fact, users will not notice its presence until they start their Web browser. However, the lack of harmful traits certainly does not mean that ColossusAspect is useful. It is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that could cause intrusive changes to particular system and browser settings.
How is ColossusAspect Installed?
Many Mac users think that their Mac's built-in security features are enough to keep them safe, but this is not true. Developers of malware and intrusive apps can circumvent your Mac's security features with easy – this is why you should invest in 3rd-party antivirus tools. They can keep you safe at all times, and ensure that apps like ColossusAspect never make it to your device.
Users may end up installing ColossusAspect because of fake downloads, deceptive ads, misleading promises, or other shady content.
Once running, ColossusAspect hijacks browser settings to replace the default new tab page and search engine the browser uses. This intrusive change can be reversed by using an up-to-date security tool to eradicate ColossusAspect, and then restore the browser settings manually.
