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[UncleUB]

I see Opera browser version 10.52 has now been released via Opera updates

Click on ...Help>Check for updates.

Or get safely from  here,

http://www.filehippo.com/download_opera/

[jazz]

Thanks for that heads up UncleUB - I've just updated now that I've seen your post

[tuftedduck]

Thank you for the heads up on this.

It may be prudent to avoid version 10.52 as there is a dangerous security issue with it.

Opera Software is aware of the issue and are currently preparing a patched version, 10.53, which is at RC1 stage.

I remember what happened last time Opera rushed out a patched up version (10.50 ) which was a disaster........so I will stick with my vesion 10.10 until I see how things go.

[UncleUB]

It may be prudent to avoid version 10.52 as there is a dangerous security issue with it.

What is the security issue.?

I am using 10.52,so if the threats that great I will go back to FF till its sorted.

[tuftedduck]

I don't know the technicalities of the issue, but it is rated as "highly critical".............see report at  http://secunia.com/advisories/39590/

[UncleUB]

Thanks for the link TD. 

Solution
Do not browse untrusted web sites of follow links from untrusted sources.

To most users that is common sense,but then you get users who just click on and open everything,just out of curiosity 

[jazz]

Secunia are always very quick to notify potential threats (sometimes a bit too demanding??) but I use and like their free software (Secunia Personal Software Inspector)
Secunia PSI is obtainable as a download at  http://secunia.com/vulner...bility_scanning/Personal/).  The program scans your computer and identifies any software weaknesses or missing patches etc and provides a link where possible to obtain the relevant patch from the software supplier.  The program is quite resource hungry if you allow it to load on Startup or if you leave it running in the background.  I find it useful though as a back up just to run a scan once a week.  It is identifying Opera 10.52 as a potential security threat at the moment so I am using Firefox until the patch is released. 

[tuftedduck]

Version 10.53 now available.

Will let someone else try it before updating..

[jazz]

I've updated to it and it all appears ok so far......!!

[UncleUB]

Thanks for the heads up TD,just updated...

I forgot to un tick the box for automatic updates...how do I find that to alter...I  have forgot. 

[tuftedduck]

tools>preferences>advanced> auto-update and change as appropriate in the little menu.

[UncleUB]

Thanks TD.......I had just found it before I read your post....

Everything seems ok since I updated to 10.53 

I have been using FF all day and even though it is an excellent browser there is something that lures me back to Opera.I think (imo) it is slightly faster than FF.