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Removal instructions for AdBlock Stream
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What is AdBlock Stream? The Malwarebytes research team has determined that AdBlock Stream is adware. These adware applications display advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. This particular one redirects users to advertising sites. How do I know if my computer is affected by AdBlock Stream? You may see this new entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions: You may see these warnings during install: How did AdBlock Stream get on my computer? Adware applications use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was download -
What is MyNewsFree? The Malwarebytes research team has determined that MyNewsFree is a browser NewTab. These so-called "NewTabs" can manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. How do I know if my computer is affected by MyNewsFree? You may see this browser extension: these warnings during install: this new startpage: and this new setting: How did MyNewsFree get on my computer? Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This part
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What is Less Notifications? The Malwarebytes research team has determined that Less Notifications is a search hijacker. These so-called "hijackers" manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice. This particular one changes your default search engine. How do I know if my computer is affected by Less Notifications? You may see this entry in your list of installed Chrome extensions: and this changed setting: You may have noticed these warnings during install: How did
