Beware! 3 free VPNs are topping App Store charts right now – but they can actually pose a huge risk to your data

The UK is seeing a surge in demand for virtual private networks (VPNs), with millions of Brits turning to these apps in order to comply with new mandatory online age verification requirements while keeping their personal data secure. We don't know how many of these people are using VPNs because of privacy concerns, or how many of them are simply attempting to bypass the new rules. However, the surge in VPN downloads is leading many to inadvertently put their data at greater risk. The best VPN apps are designed to protect you against third-party snooping and other digital threats, but…