Alarming Security Flaws and Hidden Ties in Popular VPNs
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A peer-reviewed study reveals that 18 popular VPN apps on the Google Play Store are secretly interconnected in three large families, sharing infrastructure and security flaws, which raises concerns about user privacy and trustworthiness of these services. The study highlights serious security vulnerabilities and deceptive practices among these VPN providers, emphasizing the importance of vetting VPNs before use.
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