VPN security

A study has found that three families of VPN clients on Google Play share identical infrastructures and codebases, despite appearing as separate apps. Over 20 of the most downloaded VPNs are interconnected, misleading consumers and compromising security due to shared vulnerabilities that can expose user traffic to hackers. Some of these applications are linked to entities in Russia and China, raising concerns about data privacy. A list of affected VPN apps includes Turbo VPN, VPN Monster, Snap VPN, and others. Users are advised to be cautious and consider alternative VPN options.