We’re excited to share an important milestone for ZoogVPN: our Android application has successfully passed an independent security audit and received the “Verified” badge on Google Play. This badge serves as Google’s way of showing which VPN apps meet higher standards for security, privacy, and transparency.
What the “Verified” badge actually means
The Google Play “Verified” badge for consumer VPN apps is awarded only after a successful Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) Level 2. This assessment is performed by an authorized third-party lab and is based on well-established industry standards.
MASA itself is founded on the OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard (MASVS) and the accompanying Mobile Application Security Testing Guide (MASTG). In practical terms, this means our Android app was reviewed for how it handles sensitive data, enforces encryption, protects network traffic, and resists common mobile attack vectors. Passing MASA Level 2 means the app meets higher-than-basic security standards, with stronger requirements for how data is handled and how traffic is protected. The process required:
- A full third-party security review of the Android application
- Validation against MASVS security controls
- Confirmation of encrypted data transmission
- Alignment between the app’s real behavior and its data safety declarations
Apart from that, Google dives into how the app performs in the real environment. ZoogVPN ticks all the boxes here as well; it’s actively maintained, built for modern Android versions, published under a verified organization account, and backed by real user adoption.
Why this is important for ZoogVPN users
For most users, VPN trust is invisible. You can’t see how your traffic is handled, how the app is built, or whether security claims actually hold up. Independent verification helps close that gap of tech-savviness by introducing proof where visibility isn’t possible. With the “Verified” badge, ZoogVPN users get external confirmation that:
- Encryption in transit is enforced correctly
- The Android app follows recognized mobile security standards
- Security practices have been independently reviewed, not just self-asserted
If you’re using ZoogVPN on Android, the “Verified” badge is already on Google Play to reassure you that the app you rely on has been tested, reviewed, and validated by independent experts!
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- Diana BestaievaContent Writer at ZoogVPN. Diana deeply explores the newest technologies and shares valuable insights engagingly and comprehensively. Keeping up with the tech news, she makes in-depth content, explaining complex concepts with ease.
