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Not insecure in my experience, thanks be to God, as a sole user since 3. (now W.11), and MS security is actually what resulted in a clean install, while I have found Linux to be far less manageable for what I want to do. But you know that by now.

Meanwhile, what I distrust the most is my Android smartphone (which I consider vastly inferior for most computer functions, as enhanced). And much due to smartphones being used more than PCS, then we have these reports:

Aug 15, 2023 — Mobile security threats are on the rise: Mobile devices now account for more than 60 percent of digital fraud, from phishing attacks to stolen passwords.

Myth #1: Mobile devices are more secure than desktops and laptops

Myth #2: You don’t need to worry about sensitive data on mobile devices

Myth #3: MDM is sufficient to protect mobile devices

Myth #4: Personal devices are secure enough

Myth #5: One-time authentication is enough to secure mobile devices

Myth #6: Mobile threat intelligence is a “nice to have”

Mitigating mobile device security risks

Data Privacy: Your Phone Carrier Knows More Than You ...

- https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/data-privacy-your-phone-carrier-knows-more-than-you-think-how-to-take-back-control/

How To Know if Your Phone Is Hacked (13 Alarming Signs) - https://www.aura.com/learn/how-to-know-if-your-phone-is-hacked