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Axel Segebrecht

Strategic consultant with 25 years of expertise in Open Source, security & privacy. Axel Segebrecht delivers technical sovereignty and resilience for SMEs.

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Ditch WhatsApp and Discord: Private Alternatives That Don't Harvest Your Data

Ditch WhatsApp and Discord: Private Alternatives That Don't Harvest Your Data

Explore private, open source alternatives to WhatsApp, Discord, and Slack — from Signal to Matrix to Rocket.Chat — that respect your privacy.

Mar 24, 2026 #Safe Operations

Age Verification Isn't About Safety — It's About Data Harvesting

Age Verification Isn't About Safety — It's About Data Harvesting

Mar 23, 2026 #Privacy and Trust

How to Use AI in Your Business Without Losing Control

How to Use AI in Your Business Without Losing Control

Mar 17, 2026 #Safe Operations

Autonomous Robots Are Already Here — Who's Really in Charge?

Autonomous Robots Are Already Here — Who's Really in Charge?

Mar 13, 2026 #Cybersecurity

Why Microsoft Is Becoming a Security Liability

Why Microsoft Is Becoming a Security Liability

Feb 21, 2026 #Privacy and Security

My Top Censorship-Busting Tools: Stay Private Online

My Top Censorship-Busting Tools: Stay Private Online

Feb 18, 2026 #Privacy and Security

Why Censorship Doesn't Work — And Australia's Social Media Ban Proves It

Why Censorship Doesn't Work — And Australia's Social Media Ban Proves It

Feb 17, 2026 #Data Privacy and Trust

Banning Teens from VPNs and Social Media Won't Protect Them

Banning Teens from VPNs and Social Media Won't Protect Them

Feb 16, 2026 #Data Privacy and Trust

Why I'm Moving My Websites from WordPress to Hugo

Why I'm Moving My Websites from WordPress to Hugo

Feb 15, 2026 #News and Updates

Introducing Static Host UK — Privacy-First Website Hosting, Built in Britain

Introducing Static Host UK — Privacy-First Website Hosting, Built in Britain

Feb 15, 2026 #News and Updates

Is Your Neighbour's Security Camera a Risk to You?

Is Your Neighbour's Security Camera a Risk to You?

Feb 14, 2026 #Resilience and Protection

Private Security Isn't Just Bodyguards — Your Digital Life Needs Protection Too

Private Security Isn't Just Bodyguards — Your Digital Life Needs Protection Too

Feb 9, 2026 #Resilience and Protection

What if Everyone Could Vote on Everything?

What if Everyone Could Vote on Everything?

Feb 9, 2026 #What If

Is AI Making Cybercrime Easier? The Rise of the Instant Hack

Is AI Making Cybercrime Easier? The Rise of the Instant Hack

Feb 3, 2026 #Resilience and Protection

The Rise of Open Claw - Brilliant Bot or Security Nightmare

The Rise of Open Claw - Brilliant Bot or Security Nightmare

Feb 2, 2026 #Resilience and Protection

Event: Axel talks about AI-Powered Cyber Threats at Biztech Roundtable

Event: Axel talks about AI-Powered Cyber Threats at Biztech Roundtable

Jan 29, 2026 #Resilience and Protection

Beyond the “Click”: Why Digital Hygiene is Your Best Weapon Against AI Phishing

Beyond the “Click”: Why Digital Hygiene is Your Best Weapon Against AI Phishing

Jan 24, 2026 #Safe Operations

AI-Powered Cyber Threats: Why Your Small Business Needs to Wake Up Now

AI-Powered Cyber Threats: Why Your Small Business Needs to Wake Up Now

Jan 23, 2026 #Resilience and Protection

The Power of Compartmentalisation

The Power of Compartmentalisation

Jan 16, 2026 #Safe Operations

Data Minimisation Audit: A Checklist for Businesses

Data Minimisation Audit: A Checklist for Businesses

Jan 12, 2026 #Data Privacy and Trust

The Liability of Knowledge: Why Data Minimisation is Your Best Defence

The Liability of Knowledge: Why Data Minimisation is Your Best Defence

Jan 11, 2026 #Data Privacy and Trust

The Onion Strategy: How SMEs Can Build a Bulletproof Defence in Depth

The Onion Strategy: How SMEs Can Build a Bulletproof Defence in Depth

Jan 6, 2026 #Resilience and Protection