Anonymizer
Anonymous Surfing™
Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing™ and Tenebril GhostSurf™
| Features | Anonymizer Anonymous Surfing™ | Tenebril GhostSurf™ |
|---|---|---|
| One-click privacy | IP hiding is automatic when Anonymous Surfing is turned on with the click of one button. | You must modify GhostSurf’s default settings to actually be anonymous on the Internet. |
| Browser compatibility | Anonymous Surfing is compatible with the following browsers: Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2, Netscape Navigator 9, Opera 9, Msn 6, Avant 11 and Safari 3. | You must manually modify their GhostSurf proxy settings to work with browsers other than Internet Explorer. |
| Phishing protection | Anonymous Surfing protects your identity with a real-time phishing feed that notifies you before you visit a known phishing Web site. | GhostSurf protects only a limited set of Web sites against phishing attacks; the frequency of updates is not indicated. |
| IP hiding | Your personal information is protected with an anonymous IP address. | Your personal information is protected with an anonymous IP address. |
| Wireless security | Anonymous Surfing protects the data you send over wireless networks, protecting you from Man in the Middle attacks and Evil Twin scams. | GhostSurf does not provide wireless protection. |
| Pharming protection | Anonymous Surfing protects your identity against Host file and DNS cache poisoning by routing your Internet traffic through Anonymizer’s hardened networks. | GhostSurf does not provide protection against pharming scams. |
| Web traffic encryption | Anonymous Surfing uses 128-bit SSL encryption, providing stronger protection so you can shop and bank online with confidence. | Encryption is only available on GhostSurf’s highest, non-default setting; the type of encryption is not specified. |
| Malicious code protection | Anonymous Surfing protects you from inadvertently landing on sites known for spyware or other kinds of malicious code. | GhostSurf does not warn you before visiting potentially harmful sites. |
| Free customer support | Anonymizer Customer Support is free for all customers and is available via a toll-free phone line. | Tenebril Customer Support costs an additional $9.95 per year. |
| Blocks pop-up ads | Anonymous Surfing does not block pop-up ads. | GhostSurf blocks pop-up ads. |
| Retail street price | $29.99 | $29.95 |
| 1 Year Subscription $29.99 |