Feeling Safe
Still, iPhone users generally feel safer than their Android-using counterparts.
This may be due to Apple’s reputation as being very serious about security.
And in fact, that feeling of safety might actually be a bad thing for Apple users.
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Most of the security features in either phone do very little to stop the most popular types of attacks.
Lockdown Mode is an extra-high-security mode that trades away some convenience to better protect the user from hacks.
For most people, Lockdown Mode is overkill and will make your phone more annoying to use.
Beyond Identity
But for those that need it, its an amazing feature.
The takeaway from this is that your phone itself is probably safe.
The most likely vector for attack is you, the human in charge.
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Oh, and set your banking app to require a password if you ever visit Brazil.
