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App Stores OK’ed VPNs Run by China PLA

Tech firms Apple and Google have come under fire for hosting VPN apps linked to sanctioned Chinese companies on their app stores. At least five VPNs are connected to Shanghai-listed Qihoo 360 – a company hit with sanctions by the US in 2020 over Chinese military links. A total of 20 of the 100 most downloaded VPN apps have undisclosed Chinese ownership. Apple has faced the brunt of the criticism due to its privacy standards claim.

Source: securityboulevard.com –

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