Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has developed a phone with its own operating system. According to its creator, the device is impossible to hack. It does not run Android or iOS, but proprietary software designed from scratch. For now, it is not available to the public; only some companies are testing it in controlled environments. A move that seeks to offer a sovereign alternative in communications.
How the vulnerability-proof operating system works 🔒
The operating system, whose name has not been revealed, is built on a minimal kernel that reduces the attack surface. It eliminates unnecessary services and third-party applications. Permission management is strict: each app must be approved by Kaspersky. Additionally, the hardware includes a security chip that isolates critical data. The idea is that, by not having Android or iOS code, known exploits are avoided. However, no system is 100% secure, as we already know.
The phone that promises to be more secure than your safe 🛡️
Sure, because we all need a phone that even we can't hack. Or that we can't install WhatsApp on because the app isn't approved. The announcement sounds great, but the question is: who wants a phone that only serves to make calls and send approved emails? Maybe it's the perfect device for those bosses who don't want you looking at memes during work hours. Or for spies with little sense of humor.