Charles Nerko, partner and team leader for data security litigation in the firm’s Data Security & Technology Practice Area, was featured in the CyberNews article “I Asked Cybersec Pros for Top Picks on a Secure Smartphone: Here’s What They Said.” The article provides a comprehensive overview of both mainstream and specialized smartphones that prioritize security and privacy.
The most secure smartphones have features that prioritize protecting user privacy and data, and the article highlighted phones like the Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, and Samsung Galaxy, which offer robust security features such as biometric authentication, regular security updates, and hardware encryption.
Charles said, “Apple devices benefit from multiple layers of protection by default,” and the iPhone was also the most-recommended secure phone option by cybersecurity professionals. Nerko described iCloud+ privacy features, noting he uses “iCloud Private Relay to mask my IP address while browsing and Hide My Email to generate random email addresses that can be deactivated if they receive spam. These tools add an extra layer of security and help prevent unauthorized access to personal information.”
The article also examined phones designed specifically for privacy-conscious users, like Purism's Librem 5 and PinePhone, which run on Linux-based operating systems and allow for complete user control over privacy settings. Additionally, the article emphasized essential security practices such as enabling two-factor authentication, using encrypted messaging apps, and keeping software updated.
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