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Security · 1h ago

Thousands of VPN apps on iOS and Android have fake websites and privacy policies

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

A TechRadar audit found thousands of VPN apps on the Google Play Store and App Store with fake websites and useless privacy policies. The apps often lack transparency about data handling and security practices. Users should verify developer legitimacy and read privacy policies carefully before installing.

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The audit underscores how little oversight exists in the VPN app market, where many products promise privacy but deliver none.
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