Samsung Introduces Revolutionized Mobile Security for Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung Electronics has unveiled a series of groundbreaking security updates that are set to launch with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy smartphones featuring One UI 8. This new approach emphasizes enhanced privacy and user control through various advanced features such as Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection, updated Knox Matrix for threat response, and post-quantum secure Wi-Fi.
Next-Gen Mobile Security Designed for AI Personalization
The cornerstone of Samsung's latest advancements is the introduction of Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP), specifically designed to safeguard next-gen AI functionalities. KEEP creates an encrypted, app-specific storage environment within a secure area of the device, ensuring that each application accesses only its unique confidential information. This feature will be available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and Tablets running One UI 8 and beyond.
Supported by Samsung's Personal Data Engine (PDE), KEEP aids in protecting users' personal routines and preferences through tools like Now Brief and gallery searches. User insights are secured by KEEP and stored securely on the device via Samsung's robust hardware security environment known as Knox Vault. Hence, while the Galaxy AI provides seamless intelligence tailored to individual users, the data remains securely managed and protected.
Moreover, the system-level architecture of KEEP allows for the further enhancement of Galaxy AI’s innovative capabilities. By securing features reliant on user-specific inputs, including Now Brief and smart suggestions, Samsung ensures an advanced AI experience without compromising privacy. The introduction of KEEP also redefines how mobile devices protect background data, integrating privacy into their design philosophy.
Knox Matrix for Smarter, Connected Threat Response
As AI becomes increasingly integrated across ecosystems, Samsung prioritizes robust security paired with enhanced user transparency and control through Knox Matrix. With updates rolling out via One UI 8, Knox Matrix promises to strengthen the defense mechanisms of connected Samsung Galaxy devices. Should any serious risks, like system manipulation or identity spoofing, be detected, the system automatically signs the user out from their Samsung account and restricts access to cloud-connected services, thereby preventing the escalation of threats.
Users will receive alerts across their connected Samsung Galaxy devices and be directed to their 'Device Security Status' page to monitor and address any issues. Even devices that have not updated will show yellow-level warnings, allowing users to act before vulnerabilities escalate. This combination of updates enhances both the dynamism and intuitiveness of protection across the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem, maintaining user trust and transparency.
Strengthened Security with Secure Wi-Fi and Quantum-Resistant Encryption
Continuing its commitment to quantum-safe security, Samsung has integrated post-quantum encryption into Secure Wi-Fi. This represents an innovative expansion through post-quantum extended data protection (EDP), first introduced in the Samsung Galaxy S25 series. Recently upgraded, Secure Wi-Fi is designed to bolster network protection against new threats, particularly those expected in the quantum computing era. This enhancement secures the core key exchange process of encryption connections, ensuring strong privacy even on public networks.
The Secure Wi-Fi service will provide free protection up to 1,024MB monthly for devices running Android OS 13 and below 250MB for those on earlier versions. Security measures include:
- - Auto Protect: Initiates automatically in public spaces like cafes or airports without user intervention, ensuring Wi-Fi connections are safeguarded.
- - Extended Privacy Protection (EPP): Encrypts internet traffic and routes it through multiple layers, anonymizing device information to prevent tracking.
- - Protection Activity: Visualizes the protection history, showing which apps or networks have been secured and the amount of data encrypted over time.
Trusted Platform with Safeguards Built-In
Samsung continues to enhance the core protections supporting the Galaxy experience alongside its latest technologies. This multidimensional security approach spans hardware and software, offering users greater visibility and control. Key features include:
- - Knox Vault: Physically isolates sensitive information such as passwords or biometrics, ensuring they remain secure even if the main operating system is compromised.
- - Auto Blocker: Prevents the installation of unauthorized apps by default, limiting command-based attacks and thereby reducing the risk of zero-click threats.
- - Enhanced Intelligence Settings: Users can choose to disable online data processing for AI, thus maintaining complete control over their personal information.
- - Improved Theft Prevention Features: Safeguards personal data in high-risk situations like theft, using identity checks or security delays to thwart unauthorized access.
These comprehensive updates reinforce Samsung’s long-standing commitment to evolving mobile security alongside innovation. By enhancing on-device privacy for personalized AI with KEEP, expanding user control and transparency through Knox Matrix, and introducing quantum-resistant protections via Secure Wi-Fi, Samsung is dedicated to delivering a future-ready Galaxy experience. As new security challenges continue to emerge, Samsung remains focused on providing robust solutions to forthcoming threats.