Here’s another interesting tidbit I think many might find peculiar…
In most any Android device in Settings, Security you’ll find the list of “Trusted Credentials” providers installed on your device, Amazon, DigiCert, Entrust, Google Trust, SSL, VeriSign, etc… there’s a lot of them, I counted over 100 separate ones on my tablet and phone! (Unfortunately there is spyware out there that can infiltrate those trusted credentials! https://techreport.com/spy/spyware-threats-android-devices/ but that’s a topic for another day!)
What I found peculiar is… using most any “other” browser (FireFox, Brave, Thorium) open a common banking website like Citi.com or BankofAmerica.com or a crypto exchange like Coinbase.com and tap on the little padlock or security icon next to the URL in the address bar, it will tell you if the “Connection is Secure” and who it’s verified by… DigiCert, Entrust, CloudFlare, Verisign, etc.
Now open those same URL’s with Opera and check the “Certificate Information”… they're all “Verified” by “Opera Software ASA”… themselves!!! AND, go look in your list of “Trusted Credentials” on your device… do you see a trusted credential with the name “Opera” in it anywhere? Where is Opera’s “Trusted Credentials”?
I suppose their certificate could have another name but why not have it easily identified in the list then? Is it under another company name?
Security, privacy and personal information risks are a major problem and concern these days, I’m just pointing out some things Opera is doing that are VERY concerning!
SteveO