Google Warns Users of Critical VPN Threat from Fake Apps and Malware

Google Warns Users of Critical VPN Threat from Fake Apps and Malware

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Google has issued a security advisory regarding a significant threat to VPN users on smartphones and desktops. The warning highlights the rise of malicious VPN applications that deploy various types of malware, including info-stealers and banking trojans, affecting billions of users globally.