Ask Slashdot: Most Secure Mobile OS? 291
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?"
Re:The Most Secure Mobile OS (Score:5, Funny)
It's hard to exploit phones that are in shrink wrapped boxes on the store shelves.
Let history be your guide (Score:5, 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.
Re:The Most Secure Mobile OS (Score:5, Funny)
Certainly. Would you want a building made out of windows, or one made out of hamburgers?
Come on, this is easy!
Re:The Most Secure Mobile OS (Score:0, Funny)
Actually there are GUI front-ends and double-clicking on NataliePortmanPetrifiedXXXX.rpm works as expected on RedHat derivatives.