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AnchorFree Rolls Out 'Hotspot Shield'(Wireless News Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) AnchorFree said that it has formally announced the launch of Hotspot Shield, a software application that keeps Internet connections 100 percent secure by shielding Internet users' personal information from potential hackers at shared Wi-Fi locations. The company noted that the the software is free and can be downloaded at anchorfree.com/downloads/hotspot-shield. AnchorFree said that Wi-Fi users who download Hotspot Shield protect themselves from online identity theft, including a new wave of sophisticated Internet hacking called sidejacking. Sidejackers obtain authorized site access to computers that are on shared wireless connections at hotels, coffee shops and other public Wi-Fi locations. The offenders then infiltrate emails, view confidential information, change passwords, and in general have full control over all aspects of a user's screen without their consent or knowledge that this malicious activity is occurring. Additionally, Hotspot Shield encrypts all activity to protect users' entire online shopping experience -- not just the check-out process which is usually secured by e-commerce sites directly. Hotspot Shield, the company added, prevents sidejacking and other forms of online ID theft by establishing a virtual private network (VPN) connection between laptops and wireless networks. The VPN acts as a virtual shield, making the Wi-Fi user completely anonymous to others and free from threat from potential hackers looking to view personal emails, credit card information or any other behavioral activities conducted online. "AnchorFree's Hotspot Shield was created to provide mobile laptop professionals a safe and private environment from which to connect to broadband Internet, while ensuring wireless connections are safeguarded and that network level data isn't being eavesdropped upon," said David Gorodyansky, co-founder and CEO of AnchorFree. "Hotspot Shield creates the ultimate defense for Internet users in public places as well as those seeking a secure shopping experience beyond what e-commerce sites offer. We are proud to be able to offer the software at no cost to anyone looking for a secure connection." ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) ((Distributed on behalf of 10Meters via M2 Communications Ltd - http://www.m2.com)) ((10Meters - http://www.10meters.com)) Copyright ? 2008 Wireless News |