Can I really trust Opera?
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A Former User last edited by
It's a simple question based upon opinion and knowledge of current events. Can I trust Opera software to be free of spyware? Can I be assured that it will not implant backdoors into my computer? This was never a concern when Opera was owned by a Norwegian company but the new owners (Chinese consortium named Golden Brick Capital Private Equity Fund) has a less than stellar history, shall we say. So in spite of assurances that the software must abide by Norwegian laws regulating what can and cannot be implemented in its development, how can I be at peace should I download it?
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leocg Moderator Volunteer last edited by
@wayner46 Can you be sure that your computer came with no backdoor and spywares?
Opera was acquired about five years ago, what seems long enough time for issues regarding the browser being trustful to be raised. And that didn't happen as far as I know.
Anyway, it's 100% up to you to trust in something or not.
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A Former User last edited by
@leocg said in Trusting Opera Software:
@wayner46 None of the topics about it were enough for you?
Leo, Leo, Leo. I'm not the enemy. I'm just someone who would "like to" trust Opera software and apparently need more reassurance from those more knowledgeable than I. Leo, I've been using Opera browsers from 1999 onwards so it's not like I'm a Johnny-come-lately to this. I simply need some more proof than I've seen so far. Is that wrong for me to raise the issue here? If so... then lock the thread. I'll understand if you think I'm being a triouble-maker. I'm not, Leo. I'm just an older guy who needs some reassurance.
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A Former User last edited by
@leocg You're right about the hardware although there have been instances in the past few years regarding spyware found in hardware from China (I saw this on Security Now with Steve Gibson back about a year ago). But yes... I suppose you have a point there in terms of my phone, tablet and laptop.
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A Former User last edited by
@leocg Lock the topic, Leo. I apologize for raising the issue once again. Sorry.
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AnwarJutt68 last edited by
@andreimattponayadf Still, Opera has my trust, as much as they want to protect the privacy of their users, they're located in California and thus, affected by the American jurisdiction. If I were paranoid, I would prefer that the Chinese had my info instead of the Americans. But I am not, and to being honest, I don't care; Opera works for me, I feel more secure using it than Chrome, and has more features than Firefox. So far it hasn't let me down.
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