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Digital Security in 2025: How to Protect Yourself from Big Tech and the Surveillance State

Preptober Month Series — Week 1, Part 2 of 2 ⚡ Next week in our Preptober Series: Caching: When the shit hits the fan, you’ve got to have an insurance plan. Don’t Miss the FREE Webinar Thursday, October 9th @ 8pm EST with The Privacy Academy *Webinar Sign-Up at the end of this blog. Privacy is freedom — and right now, it’s under attack. If you’ve ever had the eerie experience of your phone “listening” to you — only to see ads for something you mentioned hours later — you already know how invasive modern surveillance has become. What most people don’t realize is how deep it really goes. Your Data Is Their Goldmine Over 90% of the world’s data has been created in just the last two years — and companies like Google, Meta, and TikTok profit off nearly every click, search, and scroll. Even though their platforms are “free,” these corporations have built multi-trillion-dollar empires on something more valuable than money: your personal information. 72% of Americans say they are “very concerned” about their online privacy. The average person’s digital profile is tracked by over 700 data brokers worldwide. In 2023 alone, identity theft cost U.S. citizens $43 billion. This data is fed into AI-driven profiling systems that can predict your behavior, influence your decisions, and even shape your worldview. From your location and contacts to your political opinions and finances — nothing is off-limits. Big Tech Is Watching — But You’re Not Powerless It’s easy to feel like privacy is dead. But digital security isn’t about disappearing off the grid — it’s about taking back control of your information. That’s why Survival Gear BSO has partnered with Glenn Meder, founder of Privacy Academy, to host a FREE online webinar: 👉 “Top 5 Steps to Exit the Surveillance State & Protect Yourself Online” In this live class, Glenn will walk you through practical, easy-to-follow steps anyone can take — even if you’re not tech-savvy — to stay private and secure in a connected world. You’ll Learn How To: ✅ Stop Big Tech from tracking your devices and browsing habits✅ Protect your passwords and accounts from hackers✅ Block invasive data collection tools used by advertisers✅ Understand how CBDCs, Digital IDs, and Social Credit Systems threaten your liberty✅ Reclaim your right to privacy — without giving up convenience Join the Free Webinar 📅 Thursday, October 9th at 7PM CT / 8PM EST🎟️ Free Registration: Click here to reserve your seat This free, one-hour class will open your eyes to how surveillance systems operate — and more importantly, how you can shield yourself and your family from them. Your privacy is worth fighting for.Your data belongs to you. Related Reading: Launching the Ground Branch Bug Out Bag JaseAid: Emergency Medical Preparedness