Google takes down massive shady network that was secretly running on millions of Android phones

Google has taken down what it believes to be the world's largest residential proxy network running secretly on millions of devices.
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From VPNs to proxy servers: Tools Android users can leverage for online privacy

In this digital era, the right to online data privacy is becoming an important area of focus for discussion. According to recent studies, these privacy concerns affect most consumers’ willingness to ...
PC World

9 million Android devices were secretly hijacked by proxy network

PCWorld reports that Google disrupted IPIDEA, the world’s largest residential proxy network that secretly hijacked 9 million Android devices through hidden SDKs in free apps. The network turned ...
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Avoid These 7 Common Proxy Mistakes on Android

Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate links on some articles. If you make a purchase through these links, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Learn more. Setting up proxies ...