-- Better global accessibility;
-- Faster connection speeds;
-- Improved user interface;
-- An installer that makes the launch of Hotspot Shield faster; and
-- The ability for users to share feedback and product suggestions.
As the Web's premier free security and privacy tool, Hotspot Shield has
seen its user base explode by 500 percent this year and now keeps more than
7.5 million monthly users secure and anonymous on personal computers,
iPhones and public and home Internet networks. People around the world rely
on Hotspot Shield to let them use the Internet freely and safely, bypassing
censorship in certain regions and providing greater access to sites such as
Google, Twitter, Facebook and other social communities. Recently, users in
Iran were able to access Twitter to share personal stories about the
election and subsequent strife.
"No matter what language users speak or what Operating System they use, we
want our users to know that Hotspot Shield will be there to keep them
secure and private online," said David Gorodyansky, founder and CEO of
AnchorFree. "AnchorFree is always looking to make Hotspot Shield more
user-friendly so people can easily access all Web content privately and
securely, from anywhere in the world and with the fastest connections
possible."
About AnchorFree and Hotspot Shield
AnchorFree enables millions of
users globally to surf the Web freely and securely through Hotspot Shield, the world's first
and most popular ad-supported virtual private network. More than 7.5
million monthly users in 190 countries rely on Hotspot Shield to secure
their Web browsing experience, proliferating freedom of information online
and democratizing the Web. It is the only free way to ensure privacy and
total anonymity online on desktop computers, laptops and iPhones. Hotspot
Shield is powered by AnchorFree's proprietary communication platform that
enables marketers to distribute ad campaigns, messaging and content to
millions of users, totaling almost one billion page views every month.
AnchorFree is a privately held company with more than $11 million in
financing and is based in Sunnyvale, California. For more information or to
download Hotspot Shield, please visit www.anchorfree.com.
Contact Information: Media Contacts Tessa Greenwood or Sara Schulte LaunchSquad (for AnchorFree) 415.625.8555 anchorfree(at)launchsquad(dot)com