Remove NetPanelSearch
NetPanelSearch is a Potentially Unwanted Program that, surprisingly, only runs on Macs. Windows users should not worry about it. Mac users, on the other hand, should try to keep it away from to their system because of several reasons. NetPanelSearch is known to impact Web browser settings and attempts to promote 3rd-party search services or websites. It does this by setting them as the browser's default new tab page or search aggregator. Furthermore, it may prevent users from editing their browser configuration – this means that you will be unable to undo NetPanelSearch's changes.
While this behavior is clearly intrusive, the good news is that NetPanelSearch is not a dangerous application. It will not cause any damage to your system, nor will it expose you to malware or other dangerous content. However, the redirects it causes may prevent you from navigating the Web efficiently. Needless to say, the search engines it promotes are also not reputable, and the results they deliver will not be of the highest quality.
You might have installed NetPanelSearch on accident. Typically, users do this when interacting with a software bundle, or if they fall for fake downloads and misleading ads. PUPs for Mac are often spread with the help of fake prompts to update Adobe Flash Player.
If you are a Mac user, you should not rely on Apple's security measures to keep you safe on their own. You should strengthen your system's defenses by activating a reputable anti-malware software suite for Macs.
