AnchorFree Protects Wi-Fi Users by Releasing Hotspot Shield, a Free Wireless Internet Security Software Solution; Security VPN Addresses Concerns of Millions of Public Wi-Fi Users.SUNNYVALE, Calif. -- AnchorFree, the world's largest free Wi-Fi network See wireless Ethernet and 802.11. & community, consisting of 10,000 hot spots hot spots acute moist dermatitis. in more than 2,400 cities across the U.S. and worldwide, today released AnchorFree Hotspot Shield, free security software for Wi-Fi users. The software application provides security and protects user privacy at Wi-Fi locations and addresses the growing industry need for a secure VPN (Virtual Private Network) A private network that is configured within a public network (a carrier's network or the Internet) in order to take advantage of the economies of scale and management facilities of large networks. (virtual private network) to protect millions of users' privacy. Wireless internet users can download AnchorFree's Hotspot Shield software at www.anchorfree.com. There has been rising concern about Wi-Fi security both from public and home Wi-Fi usage. Gartner predicts 80 percent of U.S. wireless local area networks, or WLANs, will classify as "unsecured" by 2007. AnchorFree Hotspot Shield protects Wi-Fi users' privacy in the following ways: --Provides anonymity and privacy --Auto encrypts all online interactions and protects user security --Prevents hackers from intercepting personal data --Offers professional-standard security and protection "Now there's a free solution designed to help Wi-Fi users address security concerns; this will greatly expand the use of access to email, VoIP calls, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or and general use of the web," said David Gorodyansky, president & co-Founder of AnchorFree. "Ease of use has historically been a big problem with securing municipal Wi-Fi See Muni Wi-Fi. networks. You can have the best encryption out there, but if someone can't set it up easily, it won't ever be used." The AnchorFree Hotspot Shield can be easily downloaded for free and provides consumers with private and secure access to the web through an encrypted VPN channel. The free download protects consumers from hackers, as well as operators looking to sneak cookies on the user's computers and invade their privacy. The Electronic Frontier Foundation See EFF. (body) Electronic Frontier Foundation - (EFF) A group established to address social and legal issues arising from the impact on society of the increasingly pervasive use of computers as a means of communication and information distribution. , a non-profit advocate of consumer online privacy, has voiced privacy concerns with the proposed San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden Wi-Fi network. "San Franciscans have the right to a network that respects privacy and autonomy, one that allows users to explore what the Internet has to offer, including information about medical conditions See carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, dry eyes and deep vein thrombosis. and the use of online banking, without fear of government or commercial surveillance and intrusion," wrote the Electronic Frontier Foundation. In addition, Westchester County, a large suburb 30 miles north of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , has proposed legislation that would require businesses that collect customer information to apply basic security like firewalls when also offering wireless access to consumers. The AnchorFree Hotspot Shield addresses the enormous municipal Wi-Fi concerns and protects consumers from privacy and security invasions and allows Wi-Fi to be safer and consumers to be more secure. "Until now, Wi-Fi access has left Internet users vulnerable to hackers," said Scott Lewis, founder of MetroFreeFi.com an online Wi-Fi community recently acquired by AnchorFree. "At no cost, we are thrilled to offer Wi-Fi users an effective and simple way to protect themselves." The AnchorFree Hotspot Shield software can be easily and quickly downloaded and runs on Windows 2000 or higher. The company plans to release the AnchorFree Hotspot Shield software that is compatible with Apple Computers soon. About AnchorFree AnchorFree provides consumers and businesses access to the nation's largest network of free high-speed Wi-Fi. Through its acquisition of MetroFreeFi.com, AnchorFree's network includes 10,000 Internet hot spots and "Hot Zones" in the nation's major metropolitan retail districts. AnchorFree's ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. and Internet content partners benefit from increased online e-commerce and media revenues. Numerous Internet Service Providers Internet service provider (ISP) Company that provides Internet connections and services to individuals and organizations. For a monthly fee, ISPs provide computer users with a connection to their site (see data transmission), as well as a log-in name and password. (ISPs and Wi-Fi) are partnering with AnchorFree to benefit from its success. The AnchorFree team views such relationships as another way to provide consumers affordable and widespread Internet access. The company is currently pursuing its next ambitious objective: to provide consumers with free and relevant information. For more information, visit www.anchorfree.com. |
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