The author discusses the issue of state agencies using technology to spy on citizens and the need for users to take practical steps to protect their privacy. They highlight the mobile phone as the most vulnerable and important area of concern due to the lack of control and reliance on the hardware, OS, apps, and malware. The author compares the security of Apple and Android devices and suggests that Google’s open-source Android distro, GrapheneOS, provides maximum control over security with minimal impact on the daily user experience. The author suggests that users need to be more mindful of their online activities.
https://www.theregister.com/2023/05/30/column/