Research from the Tech Transparency Project reveals that both Apple and Google’s online stores offer free VPN apps owned by Chinese companies, which often do not transparently indicate their origins. Given Chinese laws that allow government surveillance of data processed by domestic companies, users might unknowingly compromise their privacy by using these apps. The report highlights not only the ownership of multiple popular VPNs in the U.S. but also the retail presence of apps connected to firms listed under U.S. trade restrictions due to security concerns.
In a recent report, researchers revealed that both Apple and Google host VPN apps owned by Chinese companies, posing significant privacy risks to users.
The Tech Transparency Project found connections between popular free VPNs in the App Store and Chinese firms, raising concerns over user data security and compliance with Chinese laws.
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