Chiara Castro

2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Chiara Castro

• New research found that Apple and Google keep offering VPN apps without revealing their Chinese ownership• At least five may have ties with a Shanghai-based firm believed to have links with the Chinese military• Experts first uncovered this threat in April 2025At least 17 China-linked free VPN apps may still be hidden in Apple and Google app stores, and big tech could be making a profit – as revealed by new research.

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Chiara Castro

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2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Chiara Castro

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2 weeks ago | techradar.com | Chiara Castro

The VPN market has boomed over the past few years. Ever-sophisticated privacy threats and increasingly more online geo-restrictions have turned these services from software reserved for nerds and businesses to a tool for the masses. In the process, many companies have entered the market to meet this high demand. At TechRadar, we do our best to regularly test most of these services to recommend only the very best VPN out there.

2 weeks ago | inkl.com | Chiara Castro

In May 2025, we ran a survey to better understand how our readers see and engage with this world. Among the results, one stands out – nearly 1 in 4 respondents say they use free VPNs.While this isn't necessarily bad, it could put your privacy and security at risk while offering poor performance. Keep reading as I walk you through everything you need to know to get it right. The risks of free VPNsLet's start with the elephant in the room – privacy.