Remove SurfBoost
SurfBoost is a shady Mac application, which you may see on your system even if you do not recall installing it. This might happen because the developers of SurfBoost are using some misleading tricks and tactics to deliver the app to more users. It may be spread through fake downloads, low-quality software bundles, or other misleading content. Software bundles, however, are probably the most popular way to distribute Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) like this one. These bundles are typically associated with free apps such as media converters and players – their installers might include opt-in or opt-out offers for 3rd-party utilities like SurfBoost.
What does SurfBoost do?
While this app is not dangerous, its presence on your Mac can be a major nuisance. First of all, this application is useless in terms of functionality – it has no redeemable features. It is designed to work in the background of your Mac and silently tamper with browser settings. While it typically goes after the Safari browser, it is also able to manipulate the settings of Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox.
The changes that SurfBoost brings concern the default new tab page and search service of your browser. The PUP will replace them by a low-quality search site, which might not be enjoyable to use. The site may show unwanted advertisements, trigger random redirects, and even show non-trustworthy search results by prioritizing sponsored links.
If you find SurfBoost on your Mac, you should remove it immediately. Keep in mind that it might be impossible to do this manually. We advise you to complete SurfBoost's removal with the assistance of a reputable Mac antivirus tool. This is the best way to ensure that none of the PUP's components will continue working.
