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Opera rolls out Paste Protect feature to fight ClickFix attacks
July 1, 2026
Back to all postsOpera, the popular web browser, has introduced a new security feature called 'Paste Protect'. This feature aims to safeguard users against ClickFix attacks, a type of social engineering phishing scam. In a ClickFix attack, malicious links are pasted into chat platforms and when clicked, they direct users to fraudulent websites designed to steal sensitive information. The Opera Paste Protect feature prevents the execution of scripts in the pasteboard, thus blocking the activation of these harmful links. As Canadian SMB owners and IT managers rely heavily on digital communications for their business operations, this development is significant as it provides an additional layer of protection against cyber threats. It's crucial for businesses to stay informed about such security updates and encourage their employees to use secure browsers with advanced security features to maintain the integrity of their data.
Source: BleepingComputer
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