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Ask Slashdot: Most Secure Mobile OS?

Posted by timothy on from the much-more-secure-before-out-of-the-box dept.

Lexta writes "So I'm contemplating my next smartphone purchase, and I've been a little put off by all of the security exploits posted on Slashdot over the last few months, particularly for Android. So, what's the most secure stock standard (not jailbroken) mobile OS?"

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  1. Re:The Most Secure Mobile OS by binarylarry · · Score: 4, Funny

    It's hard to exploit phones that are in shrink wrapped boxes on the store shelves.

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  2. Let history be your guide by jamesl · · Score: 4, Funny

    There was a time when the most secure (consumer) desktop OS was the Mac -- because there were so few in service that the bad guys spent all their time and effort on Windows. By that measure, the most secure mobile environment is Windows Phone 7.

  3. Re:The Most Secure Mobile OS by ColdWetDog · · Score: 4, Funny

    Certainly. Would you want a building made out of windows, or one made out of hamburgers?

    Come on, this is easy!

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  4. Re:The Most Secure Mobile OS by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Actually there are GUI front-ends and double-clicking on NataliePortmanPetrifiedXXXX.rpm works as expected on RedHat derivatives.