15 million attempted attacks masquerading as VPNs: The hidden risk behind Gen Z’s privacy pursuit
Gen Z uses privacy tools more actively than any other generation, but this trend may also make them targets for cybercriminals. Between October 2024 and September 2025, Kaspersky detected more than 15 million attempted attacks disguised as VPN applications. Instead of protecting users, these fake or cracked VPNs often deliver malware and potentially unwanted software […] More










