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ANDROID BUG CAN LEAK DNS TRAFFIC WITH VPN KILL SWITCH ENABLED

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An Android bug leaks DNS queries even with the VPN kill switch enabled, potentially exposing user privacy. The issue, where DNS information leaks when switching VPN servers, impacts all Android VPN apps. The bug persists in the latest Android OS version and could reveal users' online activities.