Hundreds of free VPN apps are not fit for purpose - but sadly, we can't tell you which are the naughty ones

Cybersecurity ensures data protection on internet. Data encryption, firewall, encrypted network, VPN, secure access and authentication defend against malware, hacking, cyber crime and digital threat.

• Many free VPNs act like spyware, collecting sensitive user information
• Several apps misuse permissions, turning privacy tools into tracking systems
• VPN developers often justify excessive access with misleading security explanations

The growing popularity of free VPN apps has provided mobile users with an easy path to privacy - however, new evidence also suggests many of these apps may be doing the opposite of what they promise.