2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Opera and Opera Mini browsers can now block scripts that load the processor and reduce the battery life of the smartphone.
Recently, more and more sites are switching to a new earning system - cryptojacking. Such resources do not show you annoying ads, but they secretly mine cryptocurrency using your computer or phone. This leads to a significant slowdown in the operation of the device. Opera and Opera Mini browsers for Android are now able to protect against this.
According to the developers, one visit to a page with a malicious script can take up to 4.5 hours of battery life. To check if your browser is protected from hidden mining, use a special site.
To enable protection against cryptojacking in Opera or Opera Mini, you just need to activate the built-in ad blocker. The innovation will be available to all users in the near future. A similar feature appeared in the desktop version of Opera in early January.
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