In my decades as a disaster recovery specialist and digital forensics analyst, I’ve watched money evolve from paper notes and coins to digital ledgers that move at the speed of light. Yet nothing quite matches the quiet revolution unfolding right now on the global payments stage. Over the past few weeks, fresh conversations with industry…
In the months since Back To Freedom released its initial list of alternatives to popular Big Tech products and services, a number of our users have pointed out that we missed some crucial information. With this in mind we’ve compiled a short, supplemental video to complete the lineup of products and services which allow users…
Imagine this: You’re snapping a family photo on your iPhone, making a quick note on your Windows laptop, or sending a meme via X. Innocent, right? But silently, in the background, your own device is spying on you… scanning every pixel, every word, every file, for “suspicious” content. And if it doesn’t like what it…
The internet is our open square, a place where anyone – from a blogger in Novosibirsk to a student in Nairobi – can freely speak their mind. But in Europe, new laws and corporate moves set for 2025 are building walls around this freedom, and they could affect you, no matter where you are. As…
The Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) program can now help you access free security updates, but that FREE price tag comes with important privacy and security risks. In return for an extra year of security patches, you’ll need to agree to sync your personal data with the Microsoft Cloud. And that process of exposing…
I want to talk about Pegasus, the Israeli-made spyware, because it’s definitely NOTHING LIKE the graceful winged horse from Greek mythology. What it is, is basically a dictator’s wet dream. Cooked up by NSO Group, this thing is a privacy-destroying, life-endangering monster that’s been used to stalk, silence, and even to set up the murder…
Ask yourself: Do I REALLY want Agent Smith watching my EVERY move? As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life in October 2025, many users are facing a tough choice: upgrade to Windows 11 or explore alternatives. For privacy-conscious and less technically-savvy users who want a simple, secure, and cost-free operating system, Linux Mint stands out as…
Many people rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to keep their online activities secure, especially when managing finances, shopping, or staying in touch with loved ones. VPNs are supposed to help protect your personal information by encrypting your internet connection, making it harder for hackers or others to track your activities. However, not all VPN…
These days, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are widely used to protect online privacy, especially for political dissidents and alternative news outlets who rely on secure communication to share sensitive information. A VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, making it harder for third parties to track your online activities. But not all…
Although most users don’t realize it, Windows 11 employs several subtle methods to track and monitor user activity, often without clear transparency or easy opt-out options. These practices can feel intrusive, especially for non-technical users who may not know how to disable them. Below are the top five sneaky ways Windows 11 tracks and surveils…
