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My approach with phones is to install apps only from very mainstream well known publishers (for Android, I limit apps mainly to those from Google). Other than t
by throwawayboise 5y ago
My approach with phones is to install apps only from very mainstream well known publishers (for Android, I limit apps mainly to those from Google). Other than the stock Google apps for web browser, email, maps, and phone/contacts/calendar I don't find I need many apps.
All computing devices have vulnerabilites. If you feel you need to use them regardless, you can avoid a lot of exploits by not installing random apps from publishers you've never heard of.
- jmnicolas 5y agoIf the vulnerability is in the chip it doesn't matter what apps you install. Even with a bare OS you're vulnerable.
- jacquesm 5y agoVulnerable from what though? - leaking your location - having your conversations intercepted - having your messages intercepted - having yourself impersonated - having your contacts lifted There are so many options.
- xaduha 5y agoThat's the same 'logic' that anti-maskers use. It's not about absolutes, just because something is theoretically vulnerable doesn't mean you need to throw caution to the wind.
- jmnicolas 5y agoI was just saying that installing supposedly "safe" apps gives a false sense of security if your hardware is compromised.
- rapsey 5y ago> you can avoid a lot of exploits by not installing random apps from publishers you've never heard of. That is a false sense of security. Bluetooth, web browser, messaging, wifi networks are all very powerful vectors and likely the main vectors for attacking devices.