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Study of 281 Free Android VPN Apps Finds Traffic Leaks, Unencrypted Data, and Tracking

Free Android VPN apps leak sensitive data, transmit unencrypted information

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The brief

A study of 281 free Android VPN apps found traffic leaks, unencrypted data, and tracking.

Coverage emphasizes the security risks of using free VPN apps, with multiple outlets reporting on the study's findings. Sources include CyberSecurityNews, Digital Trends, cyberpress.org, The Independent, and The Hacker News.

The impact of these findings on the VPN industry and user behavior remains to be seen.

Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 7m ago.

Quick answers

How many VPN apps were studied?

281

What kind of issues were found in the VPN apps?

Traffic leaks, unencrypted data, and tracking

Where were the VPN apps studied from?

Google Play Store

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Google Play Store Android VPN Cybersecurity Data Protection

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