Google dismantles massive proxy network that turned 9 million Android phones into data relays

The discovery triggered what Google is calling the largest residential proxy network takedown in history. Armed with a federal court order, the company pulled the plug ...

9 million Android phones were secretly hijacked by proxy network

Google claims to have shut down a huge criminal network that used users' phones and PCs to distribute illegal data undetected.
PCMag

These Free VPNs, Proxies Used by Criminals to Hijack Users' Connections

Google seizes domains used by the IPIDEA proxy network, which sold access to devices compromised through free VPNs, proxy services, and mobile apps.

Google disrupts IPIDEA residential proxy networks fueled by malware

IPIDEA, one of the largest residential proxy networks used by threat actors, was disrupted earlier this week by Google Threat ...
SecurityWeek

Google Disrupts IPIDEA Proxy Network

IPIDEA, one of the largest residential proxy networks that enrolled devices through SDKs for mobile and desktop, has been ...
The Hacker News

Malicious VS Code AI Extensions with 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code

Security researchers found two AI-branded VS Code extensions with 1.5M installs that covertly send source code and files to ...
BGR

5 Essential Open-Source Apps Every Android User Should Try

The Android operating system is a staple in the mobile smartphone space. Android 16 recently received a huge redesign, and the OS as a whole has a higher market share than Apple's iOS. One of the best ...
Computerworld

Android source code will now only be released twice a year

Once in spring and once in fall. Ever since the first version of Android was released in 2008, anyone who wanted to could access the source code of the operating system. However, Google has now ...
BGR

How To Use Google's Free VPN On Android (And Why You Should)

If you're particularly concerned about privacy when browsing online, then you've probably heard about using a VPN as a safety measure. VPN — short for Virtual Private Network — is a way to stop third ...
ZDNet

I found a worthy Chrome alternative for Android and Mac - and it has a built-in VPN

Aloha delivers strong privacy tools while keeping a Chrome-like experience. The built-in VPN shines on both Android and MacOS beta. Aloha is a solid Chrome alternative on Android, with room to improve ...
CSOonline

‘Featured’ Urban VPN caught stealing private AI chats

Security researchers have found that Urban VPN Proxy, a widely used free browser VPN extension with millions of installs, has been collecting and exporting full AI chat conversations from users’ ...
InfoWorld

The ripple effects of a VPN ban

Some state lawmakers are considering limiting VPN access. The far-reaching consequences would cripple business, education, and everyday internet use. Michigan and Wisconsin are considering proposals ...