Remove IdeaShared
IdeaShared has been identified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP,) which introduces annoying changes to Web browsers like Safari, Chrome, and Firefox. The installation of IdeaShared may often occur without the user's knowledge or approval – typically, this happens because they fall for misleading installation instructions and offers found in software bundles. However, it is also possible to install IdeaShared by accident because of fake downloads, installers, and updaters.
The goal of IdeaShared is to redirect users to 3rd-party websites by configuring their Web browser to trigger such redirects whenever the user tries to open a new tab or initialize a new search. The page that IdeaShared promotes is typically a low-quality search engine, which prioritizes ads and sponsored results, which users are not interested in.
It is important to note that IdeaShared will not bother Windows users – this PUP is exclusive for Macs. The good news is that stopping this intrusive app is not difficult – all you need to do is to secure your Mac with an up-to-date security tool. On top of this, we advise you to only download installers and updates from legitimate sources, as well as to be careful when interacting with bundled software.
