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]

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:

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

@sabir_huss50540 @heygurisingh @opera_neon_ Hello! MCP Connector turns Opera Neon into a conduit for your preferred AI service, so you can maintain your AI workflow through the browser. Opera does not process data that you send through to your preferred AI service. Hope this helps!

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/KAOgkTm23M

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/ojrHFCNHZY

[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-2026-5281.
Update now to the latest versions:
Opera One: 129.0.5823.65
Opera GX: 129.0.5823.64

We will be sharing more information as more updates are released. Learn more: https://t.co/pCXOdABy05

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

@dep @opera @opera_neon_ Hi, thanks for your question! MCP Connector turns Opera Neon into a conduit for your preferred AI service, so you can maintain your AI workflow through the browser. Opera does not process data that you send through to your preferred AI service. Hope this helps!

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

No-log VPNs are better for your online privacy, here's why 👆

On that note, we are proud to say that Opera’s VPN has a strict no-log policy.

You can read more about it here: https://t.co/7RzeYW7mbu

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Opera for Android has successfully completed an independent security audit on Google Play for the second year running. Learn more about the review and what it means for users' security:
https://t.co/cdk63vQd0Z

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

@ismailDavran @opera 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: https://t.co/cEcQygvlaR

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Important security update:
@opera, @operagxofficial, Opera Air, Opera Neon, and Opera for Android have received a security fix for the latest zero-day vulnerability in Chromium: CVE-2026-2441.

Update now to the latest versions:
Opera One: 127.0.5778.64
Opera GX: 127.0.5778.67
Opera Air: 127.0.5778.66
Opera Neon: 127.0.5778.65
Opera for Android: 95.1

https://t.co/r775bHTEte

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

It's January 28th, and that means it's Data Privacy Day! Today, we get to hear from Opera's own Data Protection Officer, who works hard to ensure our products comply with the GDPR and our users' privacy is protected! Read more: https://t.co/ojrHFCNHZY

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Important security update:
@opera, @operagxofficial, Opera Air, and Opera Neon have received a security fix for the latest zero-day vulnerability in Chromium: CVE-2025-14174.

Update now to the latest versions:
Opera One: 125.0.5729.49
Opera GX: 125.0.5729.47
Opera Air: 125.0.5729.39
Opera Neon: 125.0.5729.40

https://t.co/e2HH2vu9Zo

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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-2025-13223. Update now to the latest versions:

Opera One (124.0.5705.42)
Opera GX (124.0.5705.38)
Opera Air (122.0.5643.196)
Opera Neon (124.0.5705.44)
Opera for Android (92.6)

https://t.co/NWXnM69Jkf

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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: https://t.co/QOPI3ge4dT

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

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.

[Brave @brave]

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.

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

Addressing these challenges requires collaboration and openness - applied security practices like responsible disclosure can provide more secure experiences in agentic browsers, just like they do in traditional browsers. Learn more: https://t.co/WVApAINp6A

[Opera Privacy and Security Team @Opera_Security]

In the agentic internet, security is a key consideration, as AI Agentic browsers challenge the current security model of the internet. For example, last week we addressed a vulnerability with the help of external researchers that relied on a prompt injection attack.