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Sead Fadilpašić

Opera browser had a major security flaw that could have exposed all your details, so patch now

Opera browser logo on a Google Chromebook.

Opera has fixed a worrying security vulnerability, which could have allowed threat actors to access permissive APIs in the browser, and thus take over accounts, tweak browser settings, and even take screenshots.

Cybersecurity researchers GuardioLabs disclosed their findings, and dubbed the vulnerability “CrossBarking”.

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