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Rene Millman

Millions of VPN users in the US are inadvertently putting their privacy at risk, Proton warns

VPN Shield Security. Phone Concept - stock photo.
  • Proton found 85% of VPNs on US app stores contain hidden trackers
  • 64 of these apps actively track physical GPS locations
  • Millions of US downloads are tied to apps funneling data to foreign entities

Millions of Americans use virtual private networks to shield their internet activity from prying eyes. But a massive new study reveals that many of the most popular privacy apps are doing the exact opposite.

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