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Samsung confirms no data breach from Cyber Attack
Samsung, which experienced a highly sophisticated cyber attack on Saturday last week, issued a press statement that no personal data was leaked in the incident. Thus, the statement confirms that hackers got access to some company-related data. Highly placed sources state Lapsus$ ransomware hacking group stole over 190 GB of data, which is available for […]
Samsung offers Mobile Security protection as below
Samsung released a summary of how it protects its smart phones from cyber attacks and the content is as follows- From backdoors- As the Korean giant creates, validates and manufactures its computing devices all on its own, its every piece of hardware, wiring and firmware is securely drafted at its high secure R&D plants & […]
Samsung to provide Mobile Security updates for 3 years
Samsung has revealed in its first of its kind Galaxy Unpacked Virtual conference held in Korea that it will provide mobile security and other software updates to all its users for 3 years after purchase. That means all users who buy mobile devices from the Korean company can avail the benefit of fetching security and […]
Fingerprint sensors on Samsung Galaxy 10 can be hacked says Samsung
Samsung which happens to be one of the top smartphone manufacturing leaders in the world issued a press statement yesterday that the fingerprint sensors on its Samsung Galaxy 10 devices can be hacked with the help of low-cost screen protectors or transparent cases. Yes, you don’t need a 3D printer, high-resolution camera, latex molds or […]
Samsung Knox Mobile Security to help safeguard data of Government & Private
Korean mobile giant Samsung has made it official yesterday that it is going to extend its multi-layered security platform “Knox” to all its devices and appliances pretty soon. And the objective in doing so is to safeguard government and private data against cyber crooks and malware attacks. “As governments around the globe are our biggest […]
These Android Smart Phone OEMs are touted to be most secure
Do you know which Android Smart Phone OEM offers timely security updates to its users? Any guesses? Well, most of you might name Samsung as the best OEM offering security updates in a timely manner. But in reality, Samsung gets average marks when it comes to security, while Google which offers Android OSes to its […]
Samsung Galaxy S9 to have Mobile Security feature below Rear Camera
For all you Samsung Galaxy S9 enthusiasts, here’s an update related to the mobile security feature in the upcoming mobile. A leaked photo and some details on Google have revealed that Samsung’s Galaxy S9 model of handsets will have rear-mounted fingerprint scanner just beneath the dual lens camera. Although the “Off-Center” placement of the security […]
Samsung announces $200,000 Mobile Security Rewards Program
Electronics Giant Samsung has announced a $200,000 Mobile Security program where security experts will be rewarded for exposing vulnerabilities in Samsung smart phones and tablets. Depending on the severity level of the vulnerability, the rewards will range from $200 and $200,000 for qualified security reports submitted through proper channel. The lists of products which are […]
Samsung’s Facial Recognition related Mobile Security is not yet ready for Mobile Payments
Samsung has made it official that its facial recognition feature related to mobile security is still not ready to make mobile payments. The world-renowned smartphone maker has also added in its media briefing that it might take at least 4 years to make the technology work. In March 2017, it was revealed by Samsung that […]
Samsung hires officer from US Department of Defense for Mobile Security
Leading smartphone maker Samsung Electronics has hired Terry Halvorsen—a former executive of US Defense as an Executive Vice President(VP) of Samsung Electronics Mobile Security division. The hiring was made for two main purposes- First to serve as an advisory to Shin Jong Kyun, the CEO of Samsung IT and Mobile communication division. Secondly, to take […]
