Another warning has suddenly been issued, as dangerous apps are found hiding on Google’s Play Store, tricking users into putting their phones and data at risk...Google is fighting a never-ending battle to rid its Play Store of dangerous malware; with each published security report, the list of those dangerous apps grows ever longer. The advice, though, doesn’t change—delete these apps today..
Interestingly, that particular VPN also has an iOS app, but “Satori confirmed that the iOS version of the app was not malicious.” Check the developer in the app’s description. Avoid free apps unless you’re clear how the developer is generating income or it’s a household name. And check the reviews, do they look legitimate or farmed?