You were not scammed or lost your bitcoin because you did not have a hardware wallet; rather, you lost them because you were careless with your private keys and you were not security conscious. Many people here do not own a hardware wallet and have no idea how to use one, yet they have never complained about being compromised.
I think the OP gets that point and perhaps might have presented the case wrong but, the intent could have just been, it’s more easier to have your digital device compromised and consequently, the phishing of important details, wallet deeds and all than, it would be with a hardware wallet.
In recent times, our devices are a part of our daily live and we practically, live some of our lives in the digital realm and that means, your having way much and frequent interactions with people, applications, bots and whatever it is that is out there. In a way, it opens you up to threats and danger.
The case is much different with hardware wallets. It’s just you having to save and maybe withdraw and that’s all.
Still, it all goes down to what amount of care and safety you give it. It wouldn’t save itself.