Apple's App Store used to host free VPN apps with ties to China military

AppleInsider
Apr 1, 2025, 11:33 am288 pts
The App Store hosted a number of VPN apps with ties to a Chinese military-affiliated company sanctioned by the US, with millions of downloads between them all. An iPhone on a Chinese flag Users are often warned of the dangers of the Internet, with privacy issues prompting some to sign up for a VPN service.…

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