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Laptop screen shows generic browser homepage with subtle hint of malicious mod installation in background.

Opera GX Flaw Enables Sites to Auto-Install Malicious Mods

A critical flaw in Opera GX allowed websites to secretly install malicious customization mods, which could then siphon sensitive data from other sites you visited - and it took a $5,000 bounty and a May 8 patch to fix the issue. This sneaky exploit let attackers install mods without your consent, putting your online security at risk.

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