Possible security issue? Ad videos automatically downloading to my device

[A Former User]

A Former User last edited by

Hey there, I've been trying to report this for several days but unfortunately kept hitting roadblocks. I didn't get a reply on Twitter and the support email redirects me here, so here's hoping.

I've found a few random ad videos that have been automatically downloaded to my device from Opera. I only noticed them as they popped up as a folder in my gallery the other day. I have absolutely zero malware. Is this intended behavior?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

@doctorowl Since it seems to be at Opera cache, I guess it's something coming from a site you've visited or from some malware in your device.

[A Former User]

A Former User @leocg last edited by

@leocg Yeah, I've run multiple scans (Malwarebytes & Sophos which are 2 of the only few ones that actually work lol) and nothing comes up. I have Opera website permissions turned off/denied for everything including storage and autoplay. Adblock is turned on. I don't know how or which website downloaded these files directly to my device without my knowledge but it would be a serious security concern for sure.

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @Guest last edited by

@doctorowl They are probably part of a page you've visited, that's why they are on the cache directory.

Do you have the start page with news enabled? maybe it could be related to the ads displayed there.