The Hotspot Shield lets users secure their mobile
communications while also saving money on data plans. The apps automatically encrypt users' Web visits, transforming HTTP sites into HTTPS. The app also blocks malware, phishing and spam threats.
Plus, it allows users to anonymously access content and services -- like Skype or YouTube -- that might be blocked by foreign governments or employers. The app uses data compression technology to
minimize the amount of data that users' consumer via their plans. By the end of last year, the mobile app had garnered more than 3 million downloads.