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Free VPN Apps Risk Data Breaches for Millions

6/27/2025

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Tens of millions of Android and iPhone users face potential data breaches from free VPN apps tied to Chinese firms, according to the Tech Transparency Project. Designed for privacy, these apps may instead expose user information. Experts strongly recommend deleting them, reminding us that if a service is free, we might be the ones paying the price.

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Story summary

Tens of millions of Android and iPhone users face potential data breaches from free VPN apps tied to Chinese firms, according to the Tech Transparency Project. Designed for privacy, these apps may instead expose user information. Experts strongly recommend deleting them, reminding us that if a service is free, we might be the ones paying the price.