Over 15 free VPN apps on Google Play were found using a malicious software development kit that turned Android devices into unwitting residential proxies, likely used for cybercrime and shopping bots.

Google Play, Android's official app store, is now tagging VPN apps with an 'independent security reviews' badge if they conducted an independent security audit of their software and platform.

Google is introducing a new banner in the Google Play store for specific app types. The banner will inform the user what apps have received an independent security review. The banner will first start ...

Google Play is rolling out “Verified” badges for select VPN apps to make it easier for users to find trust services. Apps with the badge prioritize user privacy and safety, Google said in a blog post ...

The apps ripped off Windscribe's infrastructure to make some quick cash on ads, but other apps might have more nefarious intentions, a reminder to be careful what you download. Think twice before ...

The verified badge indicates that a VPN app meets specific security requirements. The verified badge indicates that a VPN app meets specific security requirements. Emma Roth is a news writer who ...

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