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WiFi's Dirty Little Secret -- You're Not Safe!; Protect Your Identity and Your Data When Using a WiFi 'Hotspot' -- StealthSurfer II Makes Wireless Surfing Safe and Worry-Free.


WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. -- Stealth Ideas Inc. (www.stealthsurfer.com), a portable privacy software company, today announced that its recently unveiled StealthSurfer II device will now allow for 100 percent secure and encrypted wireless Web browsing. StealthSurfer II is a thumb-sized flash storage drive which allows consumers to surf the Web with anonymity from any computer -- even over a wireless connection. StealthSurfer II's integrated privacy features keep surfers safe from identity theft as well as from phishing Pronounced "fishing," it is a scam to steal valuable information such as credit card and social security numbers, user IDs and passwords. Also known as "brand spoofing," an official-looking e-mail is sent to potential victims pretending to be from their ISP, bank or retail establishment.  and pharming pharming (fär`mĭng), the use of genetically altered livestock, such as cows, goats, pigs, and chickens, to produce medically useful products.  spam attacks. Ideal for frequent coffee shop surfers, airport travelers, Internet cafe-goers or anyone who uses their laptop wirelessly in a public "hotspot," the StealthSurfer is the most robust and complete privacy and identity protection tool on the market.

The Risk

Wireless networks in public areas or "hotspots" (like Internet cafes The high-tech equivalent of the coffee house. However, instead of playing chess or having heated political discussions, you browse the Internet and discuss the latest technology. CDs, DVDs, games and other "cyber stuff" are also generally available. ) often do not provide adequate security. A recent polling revealed that most public and private WiFi networks See wireless Ethernet and 802.11.  used no encryption The reversible transformation of data from the original (the plaintext) to a difficult-to-interpret format (the ciphertext) as a mechanism for protecting its confidentiality, integrity and sometimes its authenticity. Encryption uses an encryption algorithm and one or more encryption keys.  at all. Moreover, even when the host does have the proper security settings enabled, consumers still leave themselves at risk to knowledgeable hackers or wardrivers (those who use easy-to-obtain "sniffing" software to find unprotected networks). Once penetrated, an experienced attacker could implant malicious programs, including spyware, adware or Trojan horse See Trojan.

Trojan Horse

hollow horse concealed soldiers, enabling them to enter and capture Troy. [Gk. Myth.: Iliad]

See : Deceit



(application, security) Trojan horse
 applications, directly onto a computer.

The Solution

With StealthSurfer II, wireless Internet access See how to access the Internet.  is totally safe and secure. By using the device's customized FireFox browser and integrated IP masking, an encrypted tunnel is created between the surfer's laptop and the receiving Web site. This encrypted data stream cannot be read by anyone but the host computer. Any data packets intercepted would appear as illegible il·leg·i·ble  
adj.
Not legible or decipherable.



il·legi·bil
 data garbage rendering the attack useless. All user data (such as confidential credit card and social security numbers) remains protected and secure.

Tiny enough to carry on a keychain, the USB USB
 in full Universal Serial Bus

Type of serial bus that allows peripheral devices (disks, modems, printers, digitizers, data gloves, etc.) to be easily connected to a computer.
 2.0 flash drive plugs into the USB port A USB socket on a computer or peripheral device into which a USB cable is plugged. See USB.  of a computer and allows users to surf the Web with total privacy. The device is available in memory configurations of 128 megabytes to one gigabyte at pricing starting at $89. Small, sleek and versatile, StealthSurfer II offers the very best in portability, privacy and identity theft protection.

Comprehensive Privacy Solution -- All Integrated under One Hood

StealthSurfer II is loaded with a host of privacy-protection tools that are seamlessly integrated into one tiny and portable keychain device. With all these tools "under one hood," users can not only protect their laptop or personal computer, but can now take this virtual "armor" with them wherever they go -- even when traveling or using public computers. The full suite of protection includes:
FireFox (high-speed browser with enhanced security)

    Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing (complete IP masking)

    RoboForm (one-click form-fill and user ID/password management
    application)

    Thunderbird (portable e-mail access)


About Stealth Ideas Inc.

Stealth Ideas Inc. is a portable software solution company integrating products for computer software with a focus on secure, convenient and portable applications. The company was launched in 2002 by a team of experienced business owners with a track record for bringing innovative technologies to the consumer arena. Architects of the StealthSurfer and StealthSurfer II have a long history in technology innovations and leadership and are the creators of the third-party telephone billing systems of the early '80s. For more information, visit the company's Web site at www.stealthsurfer.com, or call 888-742-4747.
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