> Compromising the banking app on my phone. Or my PC. Or my router. Or any of the other non-100% secure devices and processes I use to get through my life. There's basic security precautions, and there's living in fear and paranoia, brought on by a misunderstanding of the threats you are facing.
If you think the risks to your privacy and security are remotely equivalent with a PC and a cell phone I'd argue that you're the one who is misunderstanding the threats you are facing. It is possible that your PC is no more secure than your phone, but that'd be uncommon and your own failing.
You can be responsible and secure a PC pretty well, but there is nothing you can do to prevent a functional cell phone from collecting extremely sensitive data and leaking it like a sieve.
These days, I don't think it's realistic to tell people not to drive. There will always be some risk involved, but you can give folks the tools and the information they need to help protect what's important to them most of the time.
Sometimes that might even include advice on helmets and five-point seat belts, but even without them we should be careful not to mislead people into thinking that a well maintained Volvo XC90 on their desk would be no safer than the 1970s Ford Pinto in their pocket.
Some things are just broken by design and shouldn't be trusted with anything you really care about, while other things can be reasonably safe if you're careful and pay attention.
If you think the risks to your privacy and security are remotely equivalent with a PC and a cell phone I'd argue that you're the one who is misunderstanding the threats you are facing. It is possible that your PC is no more secure than your phone, but that'd be uncommon and your own failing.
You can be responsible and secure a PC pretty well, but there is nothing you can do to prevent a functional cell phone from collecting extremely sensitive data and leaking it like a sieve.