Hotspot Shield is a program whose purpose is to provide Internet security for possible connections to wireless Wi-Fi hotspots.
Hotspot Shield software establishes a virtual private network (VPN) between your computer and a wireless access point by securing the transmission of personal data over an encrypted connection that is carefully secured against tapping. In this way, all messages and other data that are transmitted through a wireless network connection and arrive at your personal email are protected from hackers and spies.
The main features of Hotspot Shield are:
- small software size;
- easy installation of Hotspot Shield;
- multilingual and understandable interface;
- traffic is unlimited;
- the program can be used to work with the iPhone without additional installation of client software on it;
- provision of frequent software updates;
- selection of the optimal server for connection is provided in automatic mode;
- availability of the program and the ability to download Hotspot Shield for free on the website;
HOTSPOT SHIELD features:
- there is no possibility for manual configuration of the program;
- due to the fact that the program is free, the user has to endure additional Internet advertisements that are opened on every web page;
- the license agreement of this program allows its developer (AnchorFree) to use it to collect statistics, focusing on communication sessions and cookies.