LookupTool

Mac systems continue to be a frequent target of adware developers – in the past, adware software was almost always compatible with the Windows operating systems, but in recent years we have seen a rapid increase in the number of Mac-compatible adware. Unfortunately, this is a very worrisome trend, especially due to the fact that owners of Mac devices rarely rely on 3rd-party security software to keep unwanted software away from their computers.

One of the recent Mac adware families to be identified by ant-virus vendors is LookupTool – as the name of this tool suggests, it may pose as a search-enhancing utility that will help you find better results while searching the Web. Unfortunately, its true purpose is to bombard you with advertisements that will generate revenue for the adware's creator whenever they are viewed or opened.

The LookupTool may be installed on your computer via software bundles or fake downloads – we advise you to be careful with the file types you download from the Internet, and always check the installation carefully to make sure that you will not end up installing 3rd-party software by accident. The LookupTool Mac adware can be removed with the help of an up-to-date Mac security application.