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4. Opera is a Chromium-based browser like Chrome and Edge.

Sat Dec 12, 2020, 08:03 AM

Dec 2020

https://www.microsoft.com/security/blog/2020/12/10/widespread-malware-campaign-seeks-to-silently-inject-ads-into-search-results-affects-multiple-browsers/

Microsoft's posting states Adrozek works a malicious Chrome extension. Other reports name Chromium-based browsers (Google Chrome, MS Edge and Yandex) as 3 of the big 4 victims. The post implies but does not state a generic vulnerability.

A Google search shows reports of Opera-related incidents going back to September.

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Microsoft exposes Adrozek, malware that hijacks Chrome, Edge, and Firefox [View all] ItsjustMe Dec 2020 OP

Glad I use Opera. Arne Dec 2020 #2

Thanks for the link. HubertHeaver Dec 2020 #3

Opera is a Chromium-based browser like Chrome and Edge. Eugene Dec 2020 #4

I'm not familiar with Yandex. Arne Dec 2020 #7

Geez. Don't you get overwhelmed with alerts? hlthe2b Dec 2020 #5

Yes but I learn a lot. Arne Dec 2020 #6

+1 CloudWatcher Dec 2020 #8