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De-Googling & Privacy First Alternatives

Proton - Encrypted Email, Password Manager, VPN, Cloud Storage, Office
Signal Messenger - Encrypted Messaging - Free
bitchat - Decentralized messaging via bluetooth
DuckDuckGo - Private replacement for Google search
Brave Browser - Private replacement for Google Chrome
Mullvad - Privacy browser & VPN
Tor Browser - Private browser using the Onion network
GrapheneOS: the private and secure mobile OS - Free
Rayhunter from the EFF: Software for detecting stingrays at protests

Digital Privacy & Security Services

Malwarebytes - Anti-malware software - Free & Paid
Privacy.com - Virtual Card Payments - Free & Paid
Bitdefender - Antivirus/Security Software - prices vary per plan
Aegis Authenticator - Multifactor Authentication App - Free
Hushed - Private VoIP Number for Calling & Texting - Ranges in pricing
Have I Been Pwned: Check if your email address has been exposed in a data breach

Data Broker Removal Services

EasyOptOuts - Cheap and effective - $20/year
Incogni - $15/month- Has discount for annual plans
DeleteMe - $130/Year

Cyber & Self Defense Insurance

Blink - Personal Cyber Insurance- Identity Theft, Privacy, Financial Fraud, Cyberbullying, Ransomware - Price ranges based on coverage
USCCA - Self Defense Insurance - starts at $29/month - The political stances of this company may deter some people BUT the insurance they provide is second to none. Unlimited legal defense funds for criminal charges or civil suits. $250k for bail

Privacy Orgs You Should Follow

Electronic Frontier Foundation | Defending your rights in the digital world
EPIC – Electronic Privacy Information Center
Privacy International
Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
World Privacy Forum
Identity Theft Resource Center | ITRC

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