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

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Millions of VPN users in the US are inadvertently putting their privacy at risk, Proton warns
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Proton found 85% of VPNs on US app stores contain hidden trackers64 of these apps actively track physical GPS locationsMillions of US downloads are tied to apps funneling data to foreign entitiesMillions 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.According to Proton VPN's latest report, a staggering 85% of mobile VPN apps available on US app s

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