Antivirus companies used to be the most controversial companies out there. Everyone used them and bought them, yet almost every other person also complained about how such software slows down their computer or if they even need such software. Everyone knew antivirus software existed for a much-debated reason. How times have changed. In 2011, some [...]
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What is VPN?
Virtual Private Network or VPN A Virtual Private Network or VPN can be referred to as a method to render increased levels of security and privacy to private and public networks such as Wi-Fi hotspots and the entire internet. Big corporations are known as the major employers of VPN technology to protect their sensitive data. [...]
Security, Privacy, Access – an Infographic
Hotspot Shield protects over 3 million mobile phone users against online identity thefts. With over 76% of cybercrimes happening in the form of malware, Hotspot Shield has encrypted over 15 billion page views and protected users against 630 million pieces of malware, securing them from prying eyes of snoopers and hackers. Hotspot Shield VPN ensures privacy of [...]
Cyber Security: Understanding Risks & Playing Safe Online
October 2012 is the National Cyber Security Awareness Month. In order to promote digital security, NCSAM encourages participation from organizations, individuals, and communities to spread awareness about everyone’s role in understanding and promoting cyber security. As a NCSAM Champion, AnchorFree, the parent company of Hotspot Shield, offers education about cyber security, its importance, tips to [...]
8 Surprising Mobile Stats
We live in a mobile world. 2012 is the year when the value of your smartphone became really clear: it’s critical. Hotspot Shield users love smartphones, and every day they embrace the value of the mobile world more than before. The world is going to live, depend on and become mobile in the next 5 [...]
2nd Weekly HSS Giveaway!
The 2nd Weekly HSS Giveaway is here! While the details and rules remain the same, we’ve added even more prizes! Prizes to Choose From! Amazon iTunes GiftRocket Giftly DrugStore.com BestBuy PayPal (PayPal Cash) Visa Gift Card MasterCard Gift Card Hotspot Shield Elite Codes Ukash Steam Gift Card Ultimate Game Card There will be 15 winners. [...]
1st Weekly Giveaway Winners!
The 1st Weekly Hotspot Shield Giveaway has been a huge success: tons of people entered, and even more people kept emailing us with suggestions and ideas for future gift cards! Thank you so much for making it a huge success! 15 prizes. 15 winners. Tons of chances to win. And 15 did just that! Here [...]
Be Aware: Sniffing your Wi-Fi data may be legal
Did you know using an unprotected or unencrypted Wi-Fi connection may harm your online security and privacy without any legal options available to you? Snoopers may monitor and track your internet activities while being within the limits of the anti-wiretap law. Kevin Bankston of Center for Democracy & Technology in a recent session at Defcon [...]
2012 – the Year of the Password Thefts
2012 may be the greatest year for many things, from fight for internet freedom to figuring out the true power of social media. 2012 is also, at the same time, the greatest and most profitable year for cyber criminals. This year alone has seen more data security issues than any other year in the internet [...]
AnchorFree featured on Forbes!
Guess who was featured on the front page of forbes.com today? AnchorFree was! Thanks to you and all our other supporters, the message has been loud and clear, and Forbes agrees! Hotspot Shield is the best way to secure yourself on the go, and when connecting to any Wi-Fi hotspot. The article talks about our [...]