I always wonder if the people who go around spreading this FUD have ever used a rooted phone. Privilege elevation is a specific, clear, and targeted procedure.

I always wonder if the people who go around spreading this FUD have ever used a rooted phone. Privilege elevation is a specific, clear, and targeted procedure. It's not automatic, apps don't just get access to the entire system right away bu default, and nobody who rooted their phone just answers "yes, give root to this app" for any old purpose.