In light of rising cybercrime, staying vigilant is crucial. Google Play has introduced a new feature to enhance security for users downloading VPN apps.
Alerting Users Google Play now displays safety banners for specific app categories, beginning with VPN apps.
These banners highlight apps that have undergone an “Independent Security Review,” offering users a quick way to identify trusted and secure options.
Exploring VPN Safety Users can click on “Learn more” to access the App Validation Directory, a centralized hub showcasing all VPN apps that have undergone independent security reviews.
Here, they can find technical assessment details to make informed choices when it comes to downloading, using, and trusting VPN apps with their data.
Leading the Way Prominent VPN providers like NordVPN, Google One, ExpressVPN, and others have already completed independent security testing and earned the badge.
Google encourages more VPN app developers to undergo such assessments, strengthening online security for all.
