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Hotspot Shield

Free, Reliable Wi-Fi Security

Sure, public Wi-Fi hotspots are great. After all, what would life be without checking your email each morning at your favorite café?

But while you're enjoying your latte and a bagel, some hacker might be accessing your passwords, credit card numbers, sensitive company data and much more. And standard antivirus software won't protect you.

That's why AnchorFree is pleased to offer Hotspot Shield. This free security software keeps your Internet connection secure at public hotspots, home or work.

100% Security Through a VPN

Hotspot Shield creates a virtual private network (VPN) between your laptop and the wireless router. This impenetrable tunnel prevents snoopers and hackers from viewing your email, instant messages, credit card information or anything else you send over a wireless network. Which means you remain anonymous and protect your privacy.

Hotspot Shield security software is free to download, employs the latest VPN technology, and is easy to install and use. So go ahead - Get behind the Shield - try Hotspot Shield today!

Download Hotspot Shield

Hotspot Shield runs on:

  • Windows Vista
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 2000
  • Mac OS X (10.5 Leopard)
  • Mac OS X (10.4 Tiger)

By clicking on the download button, you are agreeing to the Hotspot Shield terms of use.

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HotSpot Shield in the news.

Computer expert Ken Colburn talks about ways to prevent sidejacking when you are using a public hotspot.

Press Highlights


AnchorFree Hires Two Ad Sales Gurus
By Kathleen, ADOTAS 4/7/2008

WiFi Hotspot Surfers Beware: Sharks Patrol These Waters
By Jack M. Germain, TechNewsWorld 3/26/2008

Monetizing Free Wi-Fi
By Adam Kirby, Associate Editor -- Hotels, 3/1/2008

Making Cents of Ad-Supported Wi-Fi
By Jeff Goldman, Wi-Fi Planet 2/14/2008

Connecting To NeW Sales
By Audrey Gray, Dealerscope 2/1/2008

Why hotspot ads sizzle
byline by Mark Smith of AnchorFree, iMedia Connection 1/21/2008

Mobile Products to Watch in 2008, Part 1
PC World, 12/26/07

AnchorFree and Improved Geotargeting
Screenwerk - Greg Sterling blog, 12/20/07

AnchorFree Seeks to Provide Wi-Fi at Local Stores and Services
By Peter Krasilovsky, The ClickZ Network, Dec 19, 2007

Ad-Supported Wi-Fi: Back to Basics
By Anna Maria Virzi, The ClickZ Network, Dec 14, 2007

Away From Big Cities, The Mobile Internet can be Hard to Reach
By Jermy Wagstaff, Wall Street Journal, December 7, 2007

New York Times: Anchofree's Innovative Hotspot Ad Network
By Lia Miller, New York Times, November 27, 2007

AnchorFree CEO: Hotspot Local Ad Network Beats Google, Yahoo, INTERVIEW
Insider Chatter, Donna Bogatin, November 15, 2007

iChat: Mark Smith, AnchorFree's Executive Vice President of Strategy and Products
ShootOnline, November 14, 2007

MuniWireless.com: Interview with AnchorFree
Carol Ellison , December 5, 2007

AnchorFree Target Blogs, Wi-Fi Hotspots With New Ad Technology
MediaPost: Online Media Daily, November 6, 2007

Ad-Supported Wi-Fi Network Launches
By Matthew G. Nelson, The ClickZ Network, Nov 6, 2007

Sharing could use community to provide free Wi-Fi
Ryan Kim, Chronicle Staff Writer, Monday, September 17, 2007

Bayfair Mall Goes Wireless
By Amy Sylvestri, The San Leandro Times, 11/29/07

Wifi companies now offering free service for businesses
Clark Howard, November 28, 2007

Hot spots with a catch: Ads
International Herald Tribune (New York Times syndication), 11/26/2007

In-Store Wi-Fi is Free, but Not Commercial-Free
Cnet/News.com (New York Times syndication), 11/27/2007

AnchorFree launches ad network for free access
Wi-Fi Networking News, 11/27/2007

Media Buyer Planner
Reaching Consumers On-the-Go via Free Wi-Fi Provider, 11/27/2007

WiFi for Customers
NYS SBDC Research Network, 11/27/2007

Free wifi
It matters to J Dwivedi, 11/27/2007

Would You Use WiFi with Commercials?
GeekSugar.com, 11/28/2007

The Constantly Evolving Advertising Market
Jason Mandel, Launchsquad, Nov 8, 2007

As Online Advertising Grows, The Question Is How Much Is Too Much?
Gigaom, November 7, 2007

Ad:Tech, WiFi and More
Daily Wireless, November 5, 2007

AnchorFree Launches Advertising Network for Reaching Consumers at Hotspot Locations
iPhoneHeadlines.com, November 5, 2007

Bayfair Center Will Host Wi-Fi Hotspot
By Martin Ricard, Bay Area News Group, November 26, 2007