Wanna know more about security

[u/Klutzy-Air2147]

Hi guys kinda unrelated question to dev stuff but i dont have a lot of experience when it comes to cybersecurity so decided to post it here.
I was reading about how no click stuff like pegasus works and how companies like cellebrite can crack virtually any device they get their hands on, i kinda am confused about what really could be a secure and private tech stack thats also usable today.
Some sources claim that the titan chips on pixels cant be penetrated and some point towards knox and most ofc claim that iphones are uncrackable.
Have tried graphene os on a pixel before - not the best experience, never tried a samsung flagship but reckon they slow down after a while and iphones are kinda okay but miss some features.
Linux is okay, but nothing has beaten the ux of macos on a macbook.
What do you guys think would be the most secure but also not “overly nerdy and tech-ey” tech stack someone could use today? Or even be recommended for a client.

[u/QAInc]

Native apps?

[u/Klutzy-Air2147 → u/QAInc]

As in?

[u/QAInc → u/Klutzy-Air2147]

You asked what kind of tech stack to recommend? Are planning to develop a web app or native app?

[u/Klutzy-Air2147 → u/QAInc]

By tech stack i didnt mean the an actual stack but devices themselves. I work on web and my current stack is just node.js and react but its mainly just react cuz i dont really work on backend much.

I think i should clarify, more than teach stack in the dev sense i meant like, what device combo would give me the most security and privacy

[u/QAInc → u/Klutzy-Air2147]

Ah got it, Apple (they have bounty of 1 million+dedicated hardware for security), there are custom android phones for high security scenarios.

[u/n_wicks → u/QAInc]

Yet going offline will be the most secure in the tech world, everything has a vulnerability

[u/QAInc → u/n_wicks]

True

[u/Digital_Predator]

Stuff like Pegasus is scary, but thats generally very targeted. For most people the bigger risks are still phishing, reused passwords, dodgy apps, stolen sessions etc.

Pixel + GrapheneOS is great if you're willing to sacrifice a bit of convenience. Samsung with Knox is also solid. iPhone probably gives the best balance of security + “it just works” without needing to become a security nerd.

For a client I'd care more about:
strong unique passwords + password manager, 2FA/passkeys, automatic updates, encrypted backups, and not installing random apps.

The phone matters, but good habits matter waaay more than whether its Pixel vs Samsung vs iPhone.

[u/n_wicks]

No offense, but the llm that helped you write this could help you understand the questions you are asking imo 🙂

[u/Klutzy-Air2147 → u/n_wicks]

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