The glib answer is that it's a matter of triage - given usability, security and cost, choose any two. While that is an influencer, the reality is a bit more co

The glib answer is that it's a matter of triage - given usability, security and cost, choose any two. While that is an influencer, the reality is a bit more complex. That social drive we've been going through for the last ~5 years means that developers focus on customer value. Also, while there's little new after Snowdens' leak - other than absolute proof - there's not been much demand, and hence incentive to make things secure.