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Android NAT-T keepalive offload bypasses VPN lockdown
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A technical report reveals a security vulnerability in Android 16 where NAT-T keepalive packets bypass VPN lockdown settings. This allows data to leak outside of the encrypted tunnel, potentially exposing user traffic.
Why it matters
This vulnerability undermines the privacy guarantees of Android's 'Always-on VPN' feature, impacting users who rely on VPNs for secure communication.
Technical report on Android VPN lockdown bypass via NAT-T keepalive offload.
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