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[–] 11 points 4 days ago (6 children)

android uses selinux and android is used as the base for one of the most secure OSes in the world.

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  • [–] 9 points 3 days ago (1 child)

    Android is not, and never was, secure. Selinux is a bandaid.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 days ago

    SELinux is a critical part of the least privilege model of a Android system. It is why Android hasn't been impacted by almost all Linux CVEs. Unlike desktop Linux, Android was created after modern security threats were around. Overtime the system has been partitioned so that a compromise in ome area doesn't impact others. It isn't flawless but it does a pretty good job.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 days ago (1 child)

    selinux has, is, and will always be a fucking pain in the ass for us custom rommers

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  • [–] 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

    Don't disable SELinux

    It breaks the entire Android security model. Your device will become highly vulnerable as apps will have full access to everything. All it takes is a browser exploit and you are cooked.

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