Google Play introduces verified badge for VPN apps as NordVPN launches new bypass protocol

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Google Play has introduced a verified badge for VPN apps to help users identify safe options. This badge requires apps to meet specific criteria, including security assessments and a minimum number of downloads and reviews. NordVPN has launched a new protocol called NordWhisper, designed to bypass network restrictions that block VPN connections. This protocol mimics regular web traffic, making it harder for filters to detect VPN usage. The increase in malicious free VPN apps has raised concerns, with reports showing a 2.5 times rise in users encountering such apps from Q2 to Q3 of 2024.


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