Comments on security and privacy from the Opera Security Team.
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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…
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral arstechnica.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:
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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 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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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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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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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 👀
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Hello, thank you for your question! This is not true; Opera does not sell user data. As a Norwegian company, we adhere to the GDPR, the strongest data protection framework in the world. You can find out more information about our privacy practices here: opera.com/secure-private-bro…
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Something not mentioned here is existing mitigations already built in Opera Neon before this vulnerability was discovered and fixed- e.g. isolating processes within specific Tasks, and blacklisting sensitive pages like banking sites. Read more: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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As we have said in previous posts, agentic browsers are charting new paths in accessing the internet, and with that come new risks to identify and address - for example, this vulnerability which we addressed in less than a day after discovery, as is confirmed in this post.
Instructions hidden in a website's HTML can trick an AI browser into giving up your sensitive information.
Today, we're revealing details on a prompt injection flaw we found in Opera Neon.
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Opera Neon opens up new possibilities online but agentic browsers also face new security threats. With that in mind, we wanted to share a primer on agentic browser security and how Opera Neon addresses such concerns. Learn more: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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Important security update: @opera, @operagxofficial, and Opera Air have received a security fix for the latest zero-day vulnerability in Chromium: CVE-2025-6558.
Update now to the latest versions:
Opera One (120.0.5543.93)
Opera GX (120.0.5543.85)
Opera Air (120.0.5543.86)
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Important security update: @opera , @operagxofficial, Opera Air, and Opera for Android have received a security fix for the latest zero-day vulnerability in Chromium: CVE-2025-6554.
Update now to the latest versions:
Opera One (120.0.5543.38)
Opera GX (119.0.5497.163)
Opera Air (119.0.5497.153)
Opera for Android (90.2)
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Remember, Data Privacy Day is the perfect opportunity to learn more about protecting your privacy online. Stay informed about the latest privacy and security updates from Opera on our dedicated blog: blogs.opera.com/security/
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Let’s not forget our mobile friends! Did you know that Opera for Android now has a new and improved built-in ad blocker? You can customize your ad blocking experience even further, with an Enhanced mode powered by uBlock and AdGuard. See how it works: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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One of Opera’s key privacy features is our built-in VPN. But did you know it has been independently audited to ensure that it collects absolutely no data, protecting your privacy? That’s right - our no-log policy has been audited by Deloitte. Read more: blogs.opera.com/security/202…
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Want to learn more about the ways that Opera protects your privacy? Take a look at our revamped Privacy & Security page for a full breakdown of Opera’s privacy features, security practices, and how we protect your data. opera.com/secure-private-bro…
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January 28th is #DataPrivacyDay! This is a day to remind ourselves about the importance of protecting our personal data online. Let's have a look at all the latest ways Opera helps you safeguard your online #privacy and take control of your data.
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In a characteristic example of responsible disclosure, we collaborated with cybersecurity researchers @GuardioSecurity and fixed a vulnerability that could have taken advantage of malicious extensions to target users. Read more:
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