Security · 1h ago
Half of Windows VPNs run outdated OpenVPN code
An audit of Windows VPN apps found over 50% use OpenVPN versions more than a year old, leaving users exposed to known vulnerabilities. Even updating the app may not fix the underlying outdated OpenVPN code. The findings highlight a systemic security gap in VPN software maintenance.
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The audit underscores that VPN security depends not just on app updates but on the underlying open-source libraries, which many vendors neglect.
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