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163 These free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app stores

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TechRadar · 06/13/2025 12:35 EDT

These free VPNs may have ties to China’s military – and they are still hidden in Apple and Google app stores

New research reveals 17 VPN apps with undisclosed Chinese ownership, and big tech may be making a profit

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