Hello Web3 enthusiasts!

Opera Crypto Browser not only unlocks Web3, but provides a safe and secure way to manage your cryptocurrencies and tokens. Because of this, security is at the forefront of the browser’s functionality, and we have a variety of dedicated Web3 security features to protect you against fraud and scams. 

The latest security addition to the Opera Wallet for Crypto Browser, Malicious Recipient Address Check helps protect you against fraud when performing transactions within your Opera Crypto Wallet for Crypto Browser. It does this by screening the recipient address against a list of known malicious agents. 

How to identify malicious activities in Opera Wallet for Crypto Browser

We check if the recipient address, (including supported human-readable crypto handles, domains from YAT, ENS, FIO and Unstoppable Domains) has any history of malicious activity, helping you avoid crypto scams. These malicious activities include:

1. Whether this address has owned or created honeypot tokens, or other scam tokens
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “Owning honeypot tokens” below the recipient address field
2. Whether this address has a history of phishing activity
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “phishing activity” below the recipient address field
3. Whether this address has implemented blackmail activities
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “blackmail activity” below the recipient address field
4. Whether this address has a history of theft/stealing attacks
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “theft (stealing attacks)” below the recipient address field 
5. Whether this address has any history with fake KYC certificates
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “fake KYC certificates” below the recipient address field 
6. Whether this address has any history of malicious mining activities
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “malicious mining activity” below the recipient address field 
7. Whether this address has a history of darkweb transactions
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “darkweb transactions” below the recipient address field 
8. Whether this address has any history of cybercrime
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “cybercrime” below the recipient address field
9. Whether this address has any history of money laundering
   • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “money laundering” below the recipient address field
10. Whether this address has any history of financial crime
    • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “financial crime” below the recipient address field
11. Whether this address is suspected of malicious behavior
    • If a risk is identified, you will receive a corresponding warning such as “malicious behavior” below the recipient address field

If none of the malicious activities listed above are found, no warning message will be displayed. However, this does not guarantee that the recipient address is safe. It just means that no malicious event in our database has been linked to the recipient address. For this reason, please ensure that you know and trust those you perform transactions with before approving the transaction.

When running the address check, the full recipient address you have inputted is transformed into a hash value. Part of this hash value is then sent to Opera’s internal server to cross-reference for any malicious history connected to the address hash. This process ensures that only needed information is used for screening, and none of your recipient addresses are collected, stored or shared with anyone, as we aim to protect your privacy along with your security. 

Downloading the Opera Crypto browser

Opera Crypto Browser is an all-encompassing browser product offering you access to the world of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3. It supports multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon, BNB, as well as tens of thousands of DApps and the protocols built on top of them via the built-in Opera Wallet (provided by Blueboard International AG, part of Opera Group). In addition, Crypto Browser includes a series of privacy-enhancing features such as a secure clipboard, a built-in browser VPN and access to the premium VPN Pro, and ad blocker. You also have direct access to key platforms and messengers, like Twitter, Telegram, and Discord directly in the sidebar so you don’t have to download separate apps. If you haven’t already, download Opera Crypto Browser and enjoy free and secure access to Web3.

Happy browsing!

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