GoKawiilOpera's built-in browser VPN can now auto-enable on public Wi-Fi
Opera has rolled out an opt-in feature letting its free desktop VPN automatically switch on when a device connects to public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks. The rollout starts today in the US and France, and users can toggle the setting off in preferences if they prefer manual control.
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Requiring users to remember to enable a VPN has long been a weak point in browser privacy tools, so automating activation on risky networks could close a real security gap for people working or banking on public Wi-Fi. Opera's citation of a Deloitte audit and GDPR compliance suggests the company is trying to build trust in its VPN as it competes with dedicated VPN providers and other browsers adding similar privacy features.
- Opera's free built-in VPN can now auto-activate on public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks.
- The opt-in feature is rolling out today in the US and France, with a manual toggle available.
- Opera says the VPN operates under GDPR rules and has been audited by Deloitte.
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