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It does not deal with it. There is only memory hardening, majorly. And while I can agree that GrapheneOS is secure and even private as a ROM, its controversial single device lineup support as well as the toxic and unhelpful community behind it is quite bad for most users who obviously do not know the issues and quirks with the no microG or GSF apps working, and the lack of OPSEC and misleading 101 teachings in their community for new users.
CalyxOS is way better for a "security" ROM, although I still stand with best security practices coming from firewalling, app permissions that can also inhibit the intent issues with apps, and basic strong user security practices applied in daily life. So LineageOS will work just as well.
There exists no evidence that somehow LineageOS or CalyxOS or Resurrection Remix users get hacked more than GrapheneOS users.
The other ROM is Copperhead. Honestly, avoiding it is better since Daniel Micay destroyed the verification keys for the ROM before he left Copperhead company.
spoiler for GrapheneOS lovers
Copperhead CEO Donaldson once contacted me to "team up" against Micay, an offer which I stalled and ghosted him because I do not like to do such nasty things, even though Micay has called me a concern troll like the idiot he is.