DefaultTool

DefaultTool, or DefaultToold, is an unknown file that has been bothering owners of Apple computers and laptops in February 2021. This software is not classified as threatening by anti-virus products – instead, it is considered to be part of a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that was likely installed without the user's approval. If you are having DefaultTool or DefaultToold on your macOS device, then you may end up seeing regular alerts warning you that 'DefaultToold Will Damage Your Computer.' Understandably, many users might be worried by the seriousness of this message, but you should know that this is not a threatening piece of software. The worst it may do is to manipulate your Web browser's settings in an unpredictable manner – for example, it may show extra advertisements, or redirect you to 3rd-party sites.

The lack of harmful traits does not mean that you should allow DefaultTool to stay. If you see the message cited above, we advise you to take the required measures to ensure the full removal of DefaultTool, DefaultToold, and all files linked to their activity. The best way to complete this task reliably is to run an up-to-date macOS security scanner.