Trackers reportedly found in most VPN apps downloaded in the US
Proton reports finding tracking software inside most VPN applications downloaded in the United States. The supplied headline does not provide details on the apps affected or the scale of data collection.
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Why it matters
Potentially widespread tracking could undermine privacy and expose VPN users to data-collection risks.
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- Proton found trackers inside most VPN apps downloaded in the US ↗digitaltrends.com · Recorded source date: Aug 29, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC
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