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- hackernews@lemmy.bestiver.se
- cross-posted to:
- hackernews@lemmy.bestiver.se
The iPhone versus Android battle has just taken a sudden twist as hackers attack smartphones.
Archived version: https://archive.is/20251130104350/https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/11/30/israels-idf-bans-android-to-stop-hackers-iphones-mandatory/
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I have a degree in cybersecurity and my day job is in cybersecurity. You’re not actually making a point that makes any sense to the original argument. Also, you missed the point I made. You also seem to not really be capable of connecting the dots made by the article that you linked. It’s the same point.
Here is a question for you: if the issue is members of the IDF are falling for honeypots and social engineering and being tricked into installing malware, why then is the IDF restricting its members to using Apple iPhones?
Hint: the answer is in your article.
If you’re in cyber security, then I pity your employer. You openly admitted you don’t know the main difference between cyber security and social engineering, this is the very basics of security.
Two, you need to learn to read the whole article, again, basics of cyber security. If you can’t read an entire article this basic, then how is anyone supposed to expect you to understand how to read a CVE report?
“The new step follows earlier efforts to harden mobile use across the force, including training and internal drills designed to raise officers’ awareness of social-engineering tactics. In recent years, the IDF even staged scenarios mimicking Hezbollah-linked “honeypots” to stress-test units’ digital discipline.”
You read the first two paragraphs, which aligned with your confirmation bias, and ignored the further details that explained that it’s due to the push against social engineering, which doesn’t help your confirmation bias.
Still nothing. Can’t answer the question because you’re full of hot air.
Despite your verbose post, filled with ad hominem attacks and misdirection, you didn’t answer the question. Why did IDF switch to Apple iPhones and ban Android?