Verdict
Safeguard your browsing through a wireless network, so no-one can eavesdrop on your access
Review Rating:
Platform: Windows Vista 64-bit, Windows 7, Windows 7 64-bit, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Manufacturer: AnchorFree
Size: 5.5MB
Number of Downloads: 39421
Price: $ Free (3GB bandwidth per month)
This is the software publisher's description.
Sure, public networks (both wired and wireless) are great. After all, what would life be without connecting while at airports, hotels, coffee shops and more. But while you're connecting to any open network - even if you pay an access fee from a recognized provider, you’re still at risk of insecurely sending your data over the wires and airways. Your passwords, credit card numbers, and any data you send can be seen and associated with you personally. Standard antivirus software won't protect you as this threat is on the network, not your laptop or iPhone.
That's why AnchorFree is pleased to offer Hotspot Shield. This free privacy/security software keeps your Internet connection secure and anonymous on public networks: including hotels, airports, coffee shops, even work and home.
Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop or iPhone and our Internet gateway. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers and hackers from viewing your email, instant messages, credit card information or anything else you send over the network. This means you’ll remain anonymous and secure while on-line. Hotspot Shield security software is free to download, employs the latest VPN technology, and is easy to install and use.
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Do you agree?
Yay
So now your data doesn't get snooped on at the Wifi hotspot, it just goes through some random company's servers.
Thank goodness!
Posted by Anon, 20 May 2010
Whats in it for them..
Yeah, if you look at AnchorFree's website, they basically sell information on websites you visit etc to advertisers.
They are tracking everything you do very closely & analysing it!
Make up your own mind whether that's better or worse than just hopping on a free wi-fi site!?
Posted by Anon, 30 Sep 2010
hotspot is god
hotspot shield is god software
Posted by anthony, 19 Apr 2011
hotspot is god
hotspot shield is god software
Posted by anthony, 19 Apr 2011
ilike
very good ilike the hotspotshield
Posted by miya, 11 Jul 2011
Like
I like it its soooooooooooo amaziiiiiiiiiiiiinggggggg
Posted by Rere, 13 Jul 2011
operating system
whenever i download hotspot, the internet connection stop working. is there any realtion between my operating system(windows xp) and the software because it works with those who have windows 7.
Posted by hash, 13 Jul 2011
so good
hotspot shield is the best for me its so good
Posted by rommel, 20 Jul 2011
good . . nice work :-)
good . . nice work :-)
Posted by me, 05 Aug 2011
very nice
excellent
Posted by jhone, 26 Aug 2011
love
its lovely
Posted by malik khan, 10 Sep 2011
i like it
it,s my besssssssssssssssssssssssssst software
Posted by ali, 07 Oct 2011
i like hotsopt shield.
please tile me how can donwnload hotsopt shield i have windows 7
Posted by najeeb, 09 Oct 2011
Private VPN...
...to their servers so THEY can see what you're doing. :3
Posted by Ohlaws, 01 Dec 2011
not working
not working here.
Im from Iran.
Dear Hotspot Shield please use the latest VPN technology. I heard its L2PT or sth like that?
Thnx......
Posted by reza, 09 Jan 2012