Interesting that Android would be immune but not Linux. The only detail provided there is that Linux is still vulnerable to a side channel attack.
Your VPN connection might only be safe when using on your own network or a cell phone hot spot. 👀 Or if you’re on Android 🏆 https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/novel-attack-against-virtually-all-vpn-apps-neuters-their-entire-purpose/
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That was a bit of surprise as well. Wonder if it was intentional or if Android got lucky by making a protocol decision with unintended positive security consequences.