this post was submitted on 24 Feb 2026
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I think it's worth pointing out that the vast majority of the public lack the basic ability to protect themselves from vulnerabilities and are apathetic to the dangers of the act of installing random apps to personal devices, even those associated with legitimate institutions and services.
As for potential solutions, obviously legislative solutions are the way to go and would take much of the pressure off of citizens.
When the post is making the case for stronger legislation, and you respond by bringing up the individual responsibility of those affected, it certainly gives the impression that you are arguing against regulation and shifting the blame toward the personal failings of the victims.
Most of the people affected in this hack appear to be the elderly and disabled. Many of them do lack the ability to protect themselves, not through apathy or ignorance, but because they are some of the most vulnerable people in our society. I think it's important to approach these issues with compassion and understanding, rather than getting on your high horse and preaching to the choir.
Two things can be true at the same time:
The solution is regulatory and perhaps even technological and standardization.
This happens because people are dumb enough to implement and install unnecessary apps, more of us should consider what we're doing.