VirtualDeskSearch

VirtualDeskSearch is an intrusive Mac application that you may end up installing on your computer by accident. This software does not have an official website or download location and, instead, it seems to be distributed entirely through false promises, misleading instructions, and fake downloads. Mac users who end up adding the VirtualDeskSearch to their list of installed applications may notice immediately that some of their Web browser's behavior will be odd – it may redirect them to unknown websites when they search the Web or open a new tab. They may also see more ads than usual.

VirtualDeskSearch is categorized as a browser hijacker, and it might be difficult to remove this application manually. It does not just introduce new files to your system but also manipulate your system settings to create a 'Launch Daemon' and separate 'Device Profile' that allow it to gain persistence and make sure that your Web browser's configuration will not be changed by other applications.

Keeping the VirtualDeskSearch hijacker away from your Mac can be accomplished by using a suitable Mac security tool.