Remove ReceiverHelper
ReceiverHelper is an intrusive Mac application. Its installation often occurs without the approval of the user, typically with the use of misleading instructions and promises. Sometimes, the ReceiverHelper installer may come bundled with the installer of a legitimate application. Typically, this happens with free apps such as media and document convertors. We advise you to be careful when installing such apps. While they are safe, their installers may sometimes introduce unwanted apps if you are not careful. Make sure to decline any offers to install 3rd-party tools.
But what does ReceiverHelper do?
The good news is that your Mac will not be in danger if you end up installing this program. It will work in the background, and gain persistence by setting up a new Launch Agent. After this, it modifies Web browser settings to promote 3rd-party sites. ReceiverHelper may trigger redirects to low-quality search engines, and other unreliable pages. We advise you not to use the search services that ReceiverHelper promotes. They will not deliver reliable results, you will see more ads than usual, and you may end up encountering dangerous pages.
Trying to undo any of ReceiverHelper's changes will not work. This Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) will automatically undo any changes you introduce. The only way to solve the issue reliably is to dispose of ReceiverHelper completely. You can do this by running a suitable Mac security app. It will get rid of files, components, Launch Agents, and anything else that ReceiverHelper brought along. Once you take care of this, you should be able to fix your browser settings with easy.
