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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!
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Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

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Developer:AnchorFree
Downloads:31,163
  - Version d/l:31,163
Utilities:Security
License:Free
Date:30 Apr 2008
Platform:PPC/Intel
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    Hotspot Shield User Reviews (5 posts)Write A Review
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    Apr 30 2008

    PETER DA SILVA  The website doesn't go into a lot of detail, but it says this is "sponsor supported" and requires an account on their site, so I assume that it's a VPN to their server, and puts ads on yur screen while you're using it... yes no?  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
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    Apr 30 2008

    SYR WULLAM  No, no account is required. And yes, you will see some ads at the top of your browser screen ... unless, of course, you use some decent ad blocking application, which is exactly what I do.

    Otherwise you are absolutely right: AnchorFree should provide prospective users with a lot more information. Let's hope that they will.  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
    +1

    Nov 26 2008

    WHYTOI  I agree. Another one of those faceless companies offering free "secure data" service. What's in it for them? Why should I trust my data with them? By using it, I would be routinely feeding all my data to them. Using public WiFi, at least there's a random nature as to which bits of data a hacker can sniff.

    Not ideal!  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
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    Oct 25 2008

    JACKWEB  We're supposed to trust this company??

    Sorry but risking sending private information through their servers is a no no for me.

    They don't seem to disclose very much about themselves on their website.  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
    +1
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    Jun 6 2008

    NOUSER4U  I am always getting the error,

    Safari can’t open the page “http://127.0.0.1:895/config/?action=connect”. The error was: “Operation could not be completed. (kCFErrorDomainCFNetwork error 302.)” (kCFErrorDomainCFNetwork:302) Please choose Report Bugs to Apple from the Safari menu, note the error number, and describe what you did before you saw this message.

    When I click 'Connect' on the application.

    Please Help,

    I am using Mac Version 10.5.3 and Safari Version 3.1.1.

    I have tried this on Firefox and it just gives me a blank screen.  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
    +1
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    Feb 27 2009

    VMAATTA  No one should use this. If you do, at least do not send any sensitive information through their connection. Trust me... you'll get burned.  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
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    Aug 20 2009

    LEONCAHUN  VMAATTA, I welcome your concern. Though: the Anchorfree website has links to well respected news sources (WSJ, PC magazine, CNN) recommending the software, saying its ad-supported.

    I think one should be concerned when using public hotspots and HS might be an affordable solution.  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
    0
    Aug 20 2009

    VMAATTA  Hmm.. can't remember exactly what it was that triggered my comment but now that I think about it I think it was unrelated to Hotspot Shield. Unfortunately I don't see a way to edit it so I've contacted MacUpdate if they'd remove it.

    I think the comment I've copied below is spot on and I completely agree.

    "I think one should be concerned when using public hotspots and HS might be an affordable solution. "  
    (Version 0.942)

    praisebury
    +1