Opera Privacy and Security Team
@Opera_Security

Comments on security and privacy from the Opera Security Team.

 Oslo, Norway
blogs.opera.com/security/
Joined October 2022
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Hey everyone! Interested in more updates around privacy and security from Opera? Besides this account, you can also keep up with our official blog and now you can find us on Reddit as well! blogs.opera.com/security/202…

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Hello everyone! Through this blog, we strive to offer timely updates and important information about Opera and our products. This helps us maintain an open line of communication with our users,...

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Now you can set Opera's Free VPN to automatically activate when you connect to public Wi-Fi. Working from a café, studying at the library, running through the airport? Just toggle on the option in Settings, and your browsing will stay protected wherever you go. Currently available in the US and France. Read more about how this feature works here: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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ClickFix attacks are becoming mainstream, compromising users all over the web. That's why this summer, Opera was the first browser to introduce Paste Protect - a native defense measure that warns users when a site tries to inject malicious commands into their clipboard. blogs.opera.com/news/2026/07…
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ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral arstechnica.com/security/202…
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Important security update: Opera browsers have received a security fix for the latest zero-day vulnerability in Chromium, CVE‑2026‑85046. Update now to the latest versions - learn more: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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How is Opera's Security team run, and how does it help keep users safe? A conversation with Opera Head of Security, Pawel Kurzelewski: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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ClickFix-based attacks are currently the most prevalent malware loader attacks on the web. So we decided to do something about it. With Paste Protect, Opera is the first browser to guard you from attackers weaponizing your clipboard against you! Learn more: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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How does a VPN protect you? Here is a comparison of your online activity without a VPN, with Opera’s free, built-in browser VPN and Opera’s premium VPN Pro. See a more detailed version here: opera.com/features/vpn
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How to know whether a VPN is trustworthy? Here are some indicators you should always check for: - No-logs policy - Transparency reports - Independent third-party audits - Strong encryption Want to learn more about Opera’s VPN? Check out this blog: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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Opera boosts your security with a browser-first: Paste Protect is a native defense measure against malicious clipboard takeover attacks, such as ClickFix! For more details, read our blog here: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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How to get the most out of your VPN? VPNs are a great way to enhance your online privacy, but they're most effective when paired with good security habits. Keep these tips in mind to get the most out of your VPN and better protect yourself online. Read more about what VPNs can do and what they cannot do: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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We are aware of an outage of our browser VPN for some users this morning. We are currently investigating the problem and will update as soon as possible.
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Browser VPN functionality should now be restored for all users. Thank you for your patience as we worked on this issue!
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We've been getting some questions regarding the status of Manifest V2 extensions on Opera, uBlock Origin in particular. So we'd like to remind everyone that Opera's position hasn't changed, and support continues for as long as we can. Learn more: blogs.opera.com/news/2025/09…
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And in any case, Opera users will always be able to block ads natively - no extensions or additional downloads needed. In fact, we recently unveiled our new and improved ad blocker, with faster speeds, an overhauled engine, and uBlock lists compatibility: blogs.opera.com/news/2026/05…
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Important security update: Opera browsers have received a security fix for the latest zero-day vulnerability in Chromium, CVE-2026-11645. Update now to the latest versions - learn more: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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With 30 years of experience in building safe and secure browsers - here's how Opera’s security team contributes to making the web safer 🤝 Read more about this topic here: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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From AI-powered threats to quantum computing, security is evolving fast. Here are a few highlights from our conversation with Pawel Kurzelewski - Opera’s Head of Security. Read the full blog post for more insights 👀 blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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Be honest: are you still reusing your passwords?... Here are some reminders for you for making and keeping your passwords secure:
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Our Security team doesn't just work on Opera's own products. Through responsible disclosure, we contribute towards making vital software safer for everyone. Here's a couple of recent examples: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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Ever wondered what a Data Protection Officer is and what they actually do? Well, Lilian gives a behind-the-scenes look at life as a DPO at Opera and how she works across teams to protect users. Read the full story here: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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