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So what if the desktop is in a worse state? Mobile is still a common threat surface that supports stronger security measures. Unusual is relative, mobile is much more secure by default. It makes no sense to weaken the security posture for mobile users just because the desktop/web doesn't allow a stronger one.

I guess you also think Android/iOS should just get rid of app permissions because users could just use similar software on their desktops without any permissions gating?

Edit: Android/iOS are increasingly popular platforms, the security they pioneer far exceeds their desktop predecessors and has improved the average security posture of millions of mobile-focused users.

>>themac+(OP)
> It makes no sense to weaken the security posture for mobile users just because the desktop/web doesn't allow a stronger one.

The motivation is not "just" that, or for fun, the motivation is that users should be allowed to control their own devices. And have them keep working.

> I guess you also think Android/iOS should just get rid of app permissions because users could just use similar software on their desktops without any permissions gating?

I want it to work... exactly like app permissions. Where if I root it, I can override things.

> Android/iOS are increasingly popular platforms, the security they pioneer far exceeds their desktop predecessors and has improved the average security posture of millions of mobile-focused users

Having that kind of sysadmin lockdown is useful, but if I want to be my own sysadmin I shouldn't be blacklisted by banks.