Opera Privacy and Security Team

Comments on security and privacy from the Opera Security Team.

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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!
https://t.co/D5zS3r5tQx

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Protect your browsing activity for free.

Opera's Free VPN is built-in, unlimited, and doesn't require any account or extra downloads.

And now you can set Opera's VPN to automatically connect when you're on public Wi-Fi. This option is currently available in the US and France only.

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Ten years ago, we built a Free VPN right into the Opera browser. No downloads and no extra steps, just free browsing privacy.

Today, Opera’s Free VPN remains the only free, unlimited, and accountless VPN on the market.

Read more: https://t.co/dS3u8ApLIH

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/yY9dp8iSog

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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. https://t.co/upCZLX3Yjj

[Ars Technica @arstechnica]

ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral https://t.co/YKl5O0LYbm

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/d9N0AN3YGT

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Hello! This is a common misconception. However, Opera Norway AS is the company actually developing our products and services - a company registered and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. We are subject to European and Norwegian jurisdiction, which includes the GDPR. And furthermore, our VPN is strictly a no-log service, which has been independently audited by Deloitte: https://t.co/S3EysH8NGp

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

How is Opera's Security team run, and how does it help keep users safe? A conversation with Opera Head of Security, Pawel Kurzelewski:
https://t.co/yrXI5ppg4r

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/L8nh5UWQhM

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/cYGvMQU7Pq

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/SSPbslMEqt

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/xekaJgbnFF

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/DBrR0mUWyx

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Browser VPN functionality should now be restored for all users. Thank you for your patience as we worked on this issue!

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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.

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/hduZHTnBxq

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/R0A9EtwIBj

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/neV3w6b0kd

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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:
https://t.co/KAOgkTm23M

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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 👀
https://t.co/yrXI5ppg4r

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Be honest: are you still reusing your passwords?...

Here are some reminders for you for making and keeping your passwords secure: