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