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VPN apps on Apple, Google stores hide risky links, study finds

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

TechRadar found VPN listings on Apple's App Store and Google Play that include hidden links potentially endangering users. The investigation uncovered hundreds of such cases across both platforms. These links could expose users to security risks, highlighting gaps in app store vetting.

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The finding underscores that app store reviews remain insufficient for security-sensitive categories like VPNs.
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Apple and Google are hosting hundreds of dangerous VPN links — here is why your device is at risk →
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