Remove InitialWebTool
InitialWebTool is a Mac application whose installation may sometimes occur without your approval. The good news is that this program is not part of the wave of malware that has been hitting Macs in recent months. However, this does not mean that you should ignore this random piece of software. While not dangerous, it can still bring some negative changes that concern your Web browser. InitialWebTool appears to promote 3rd-party search engines like Nearbyme.io by setting them as the default new tab page and search service. While there is nothing harmful about this, it will have an adverse impact on your browsing experience.
How did InitialWebTool get on your Mac?
Users are often surprised to hear how easily intrusive apps can reach their device. One of the easiest ways for this to happen is if you try to find pirated games or software for your Mac. These files will be hosted on dodgy sites whose downloads may deliver more than what you bargained for.
Another trick that InitialWebTool may use to reach users is through software bundling. This is a monetization technique that the developers of some software suites use to generate profit. They will bundle their legit software alongside 3rd-party apps like InitialWebTool. The installation of the latter is optional, but users might often ignore this step and automatically accept to install unwanted software.
Regardless of how InitialWebTool reach your device, it will always behave in the same manner. In addition to impacting browser settings, it may also create a new Launch Agent to ensure it runs automatically. This will allow it to continue making changes even after a system restart.
The good news is that while InitialWebTool can be very dodgy, it is easy to deal with. Removing the app manually is a bad idea, and you should not try it. Instead, run an up-to-date Mac security scanner. This will ensure that all of this PUP's files will be successfully found and eliminated in one go.
