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Privacy just got less painful. Opera is introducing an opt-in mode so its free VPN automatically activates on public or unsecured Wi-Fi in the US and France. No need to remember to toggle protection—Opera handles it for you while you browse, work, or manage finances. This change matters: public Wi-Fi is a top target for snooping and data leakage, yet most users still don’t use VPNs regularly. Opera’s move helps bridge that gap, offering GDPR-compliant protection that’s independently audited and built-into the browser. What to watch: whether this auto-VPN rolls out globally, how users respond, and if competitors follow suit by making privacy seamless by default. #Privacy #Opera #VPN #Security #PublicWiFi #Browser https://lnkd.in/dRWRT_AW

A new type of proof-of-concept attack called BragJack can compromise five agentic browser environments and steal secrets: Google Chrome with Gemini, Microsoft Edge, Opera Neon, Perplexity Comet, and Claude in Chrome. [...] #Security

BragJack, a proof-of-concept attack from Forever Security's Gal Weizman, hijacks the AI assistants in Chrome, Edge, Opera Neon, Perplexity Comet, and Claude in Chrome using one malicious extension. The Prompt Forcing technique earned over $20,000 in bounties and two CVEs. [...] #Security

BragJack, a proof-of-concept was demonstrated against five Chromium-based browsers or browser assistants: Google Chrome's Gemini Live, Perplexity Comet, Microsoft Edge, Opera Neon, and Anthropic's Claude in Chrome. The research earned more than $20,000 in bug bounties from the five vendors, ranging from $600 to $7,000, and produced two CVEs. https://lnkd.in/gRs5tuem

BragJack, a proof-of-concept attack from Forever Security's Gal Weizman, hijacks the AI assistants in Chrome, Edge, Opera Neon, Perplexity Comet, and Claude in Chrome using one malicious extension. The Prompt Forcing technique earned over $20,000 in bounties and two CVEs.

BragJack, a proof-of-concept attack from Forever Security's Gal Weizman, hijacks the AI assistants in Chrome, Edge, Opera Neon, Perplexity Comet, and Claude in Chrome using one malicious extension. The Prompt Forcing technique earned over $20,000 in bounties and two CVEs. [...] https://lnkd.in/gRs5tuem

Last week I started a substack to share some deep dives into incident response, and defense strategy. The first two posts is a walkthrough a KC7: The Cyber Detective Game module/game. https://lnkd.in/dDKZmG52

Daiichi Kosho, a major Japanese entertainment system maker, disclosed that a malware infection at its contractor, Nippon Columbia, exposed more than 8.7 million customer and employee records. The company is the largest karaoke maker in Japan, operating 521 karaoke venues nationwide, including the Big Echo chain, one of the most popular karaoke box chains in the country. Daiichi Kosho outsources the handling of its customers’ personal information to Nippon Columbia Group (NCG), a Japanese entertainment group whose businesses include music, video and game software production and distribution, as well as artist management. #staycurious #stayinformed #noble1 #tomshaw TOM SHAW

Opera and Cisco are expanding their partnership. Opera XE now runs directly on Cisco’s industrial switches, from Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series to the Catalyst IE3500 Rugged Series. No new hardware. No disruption. Nothing to install in the field. For the teams keeping rail, energy, and water running, that means one thing: a clear view of the cyber risks that can actually stop operations, on the infrastructure they already own. Visibility tells you what exists. Opera shows what can disrupt operations. Built for the moment cyber becomes physical. Opera Security × Cisco. #CyberPhysical #OTSecurity #Cisco #CriticalInfrastructure #OperationalResilience

🚨 Big news in cybersecurity! A major breach has sent shockwaves through the industry, highlighting vulnerabilities we thought were patched up tight. As IT professionals, we know that just when we think we’ve mastered security, the landscape shifts beneath our feet. This incident is a stark reminder of: - The relentless evolution of cyber threats. - The importance of continuous education and adaptation in our practices. - The challenge of balancing innovation with security. Remember the chaos of the WannaCry attack in 2017? It forced organizations worldwide to rethink their cybersecurity strategies. Today’s breach could be a similar watershed moment. What’s next? I predict we’ll see an acceleration in the adoption of AI-driven security solutions. Companies will scramble not just to recover, but to reinforce their defenses with smarter systems that can preemptively identify threats. 🌐 Let’s not forget how the rise of remote work has increased our attack surface. As we embrace digital transformation, the need for robust cybersecurity measures is more critical than ever. In the face of these challenges, let’s unite as a community to share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions. Together, we can turn the tide against cyber threats. Stay vigilant, my fellow tech warriors! #Cybersecurity #Innovation #TechTrends #ainews #automatorsolutions #CyberSecurityAINews ----- Original Publish Date: 2013-06-27 08:37