BasicSearchPlatform

The BasicSearchPlatform application is an adware program for Mac computers. It is likely that the BasicSearchPlatform tool is disguised as a utility that will help users get more relevant results for their online searches. However, this application will in no way improve your browsing quality. Instead, it is likely to hinder it significantly as the goal of the BasicSearchPlatform program is to spawn advertisements on every website that you visit.

The creators of the BasicSearchPlatform utility have opted to use a very commonly utilized infection vector – bogus application updates. Users who have installed the BasicSearchPlatform tool report that they have come across a prompt that urged them to apply an update to their Flash Player. However, when they tried to install the suggested update, they ended up granting the BasicSearchPlatform application access to their system instead. The BasicSearchPlatform tool would inject advertisements of various types on the Web pages that you browse – flashing alerts, annoying banners, pop-up windows, in-text advertisements, etc. Some of the advertisements affiliated with the BasicSearchPlatform adware program may be placed in awkward spots on the page and therefore prevent you from accessing some of the website's content by overlaying important sections. Avoid clicking on any of the advertisements associated with the BasicSearchPlatform adware program as they may promote unsafe products and services.

If you have installed adware on your Mac, it is best to remove it with the help of a reputable anti-malware application compatible with your OSX.