Our findings on risky permissions and functions, however, need to be placed in proper context as they provide us with illuminating insight into the category of free apps as a whole. It’s clear, for example, that a DNS leak or network anomaly puts user privacy at risk. Many of our Risk Index findings are straightforward in what they reveal about individual free VPN apps. We also analyzed excessive app permissions. We tested for effective encryption, browser leaks, viruses and malware, dangerous app functions and behaviors, along with comprehensive network tests. To create this Index, we first identified the top 150 free VPN apps by total installs. If you need to know more about Virtual Private Networks, read our guide to understanding VPNs first. Our study focuses on the technical performance of free Android VPN apps available on Google Play.
We have created this Free VPN Risk Index to help users avoid using potentially unsafe free VPN apps that compromise their privacy and security.
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