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Opera adds Paste Protect to block malicious clipboard commands

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

Opera's new Paste Protect feature automatically blocks suspicious commands copied from websites, preventing users from accidentally executing harmful code. The feature analyzes clipboard content and warns or blocks execution of known malicious patterns. It rolls out today in the latest browser update.

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A useful security layer, but its effectiveness depends on Opera's ability to keep its threat database current against evolving clipboard-based attacks.
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