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Why You Should Delete These 100 Dangerous Google Play Store Apps
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A report by Top10VPN warns users to avoid using free VPN apps from the Google Play Store, as they pose significant privacy and security risks. The report found that more than 10% of the apps suffered encryption failures, almost 90% suffered some kind of leak, and almost 70% requested at least one privacy-risking permission. Additionally, more than 80% of the apps contained software development kits from marketing or social media platforms, and almost one in five VPN apps tested were flagged as malware. The report highlights the critical flaws in these apps, considering the significant growth in VPN usage, and advises users to stick to accredited VPNs from reputable brands.
#GooglePlayStore #Vpn #Privacy #Security
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/06/09/samsung-galaxy-google-pixel-android-users-delete-100-play-store-apps/
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A report by Top10VPN warns users to avoid using free VPN apps from the Google Play Store, as they pose significant privacy and security risks. The report found that more than 10% of the apps suffered encryption failures, almost 90% suffered some kind of leak, and almost 70% requested at least one privacy-risking permission. Additionally, more than 80% of the apps contained software development kits from marketing or social media platforms, and almost one in five VPN apps tested were flagged as malware. The report highlights the critical flaws in these apps, considering the significant growth in VPN usage, and advises users to stick to accredited VPNs from reputable brands.
#GooglePlayStore #Vpn #Privacy #Security
https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2024/06/09/samsung-galaxy-google-pixel-android-users-delete-100-play-store-apps/