If the freedom of speech is taken away
then dumb and silent we may be led,
like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.
Good find, I didn't hear about this.
At first look it appears that it's only the DDG browser that's been deliberately compromised (sold out to MicroSoft), but I really doubt they'd stop taking bribes there.
I'll have to look into this more, but it seems DDG has sold their soul. Too bad, because the search engine was improving nicely.
But your Brave browser is still solid, as far as I know!
Interdum feror cupidine partium magnarum Europae vincendarum
I've heard some things on and off about this site, but I haven't honestly used it enough to say for sure. Sounds good, and reviews around the 'net are good.
https://swisscows.com/
Do some searches and read how they encrypt and protect your data and tracking.
“You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock