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Rene Millman

10 million downloads but no website? New TechRadar data reveals how Android VPNs are gaming the system to avoid supporting users effectively

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Millions of VPN downloads on the Google Play Store are usually the ultimate stamp of approval. If 10 million people use an app, it must be well-maintained, technically secure, and backed by a legitimate business, right?

Unfortunately, our latest audit of Android VPNs shows that high download metrics and large app catalogs don't equal operational support, technical maintenance, or store compliance.

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