H Samsung Electronics Hellos presents the series of educational texts «Samsung Security Insights", Through which it aims to inform users about issues of security and protection from the dangers that hide the digital world.
Η The company integrates security features into every level of its devices, from the chip to the applications it develops to protect personal information in real time and to respond proactively to advanced threats to mobile devices. At the same time, it works with the wider scientific community to ensure that consumers enjoy the safest possible experience.
Understanding the security threats for smartphones
Security threats often take the form of malware or spyware, giving unauthorized access to a device. In fact, in many cases, users do not realize that their mobile phone has been attacked. By accessing a device, intruders can perform a number of malicious actions such as stealing and selling data, accessing contacts, sending messages, and making calls.
They can also use the device to steal security codes and access bank accounts or social media user profiles. These attacks affect both individual users and businesses, as a breach could lead to large-scale data leaks.
The best way to protect against security threats is to prevent and the first line of defense against digital attacks is the right information.
Here are five helpful steps you can take to begin the process of preparation for mediation.
Screen lock and strong protection
The most basic protection that a smartphone device has is the screen lock. Without it, anyone can access the user's personal and business data, including banking and e-commerce applications, which may provide instant access to highly confidential information.
To protect sensitive personal data, Samsung has various locking methods on Galaxy smartphones, from conventional ones, such as entering a PIN or pattern, to biometric ones that use unique physical features, such as the iris or fingerprints, to provide high security on smartphone device. Samsung recommends a combination of two locking methods, one conventional and one biometric for increased protection of the device.
Enable device detection
A lost smartphone now equates to the loss of a large volume of sensitive personal data. With Samsung Find my Mobile device tracking service enabled, the user can connect from another device to locate the smartphone via GPS tracking.
In case of theft, the Find My Mobile service allows the user, among other things, to lock his device, thus preventing access to the contents of the device, as well as backing up data in the Samsung Cloud.
Download applications only from trusted sources
With more than a million apps available and new releases every day, there are plenty of options for everything a user chooses to do with their smartphone. However, downloading applications is a process that needs to be handled with care due to the existence of some malicious ones.
Initially, the first thing a user needs to ensure when downloading them is to use a valid source, such as the Google Play Store. In addition, it is important for the user to know what access rights are required during installation. For example, if a flashlight application requests permission to access smartphone contacts, it should be treated with caution.
Finally, even when utilizing reliable sources, the user must remain careful, because despite the strict control procedures, there are many cases where Google had to withdraw hundreds of malicious applications, which failed to pass the control stage.
Device software update, no delays
Smartphone users need to know that devices that are not up to date with the latest updates are prone to malicious attacks. According to a recent study *, 71% of mobile devices still work with security updates older than two months.
However, the responsibility does not lie solely with users who do not install the updates. Google releases repairs every month in an open source Android environment, while each device maker implements a slightly different version of the operating system on its devices, resulting in different Android device models having different vulnerabilities.
For this reason, users, when buying a smartphone, are advised to be informed about which manufacturers and providers apply security updates and how often. Samsung is committed to providing monthly security patches for its latest devices and quarterly updates for older devices.
Backup
Creating and automating the backup process can save lives in the event of a lost or stolen smartphone. Samsung recommends that users set up their device properly to back up their automation, and if this is not possible, users should back up their device regularly.
For Samsung device users, no separate cloud application is required, as Microsoft One Drive stores both the user's data and device settings when they log in to their Samsung account. When the device is lost, with the help of Microsoft One Drive the user can restore his data and settings at the touch of a button.
From the Home screen to the stored Wifi networks, Microsoft One Drive restores the contents of the device to the state that the user was in.
Guaranteed security with Samsung Knox
By perfecting the Samsung Knox security platform, Samsung users enjoy guaranteed privacy. Galaxy device owners can enjoy protection thanks to Samsung Knox defense platform, while the most powerful security chip in the industry, the built-in Secure Element (eSE), the Secure Processor that protects against malicious attacks, and the new Knox Vault, add another level of security.
In addition, the Samsung Knox successfully meets the strict security requirements set by governments around the world such as the United States, France and China. Being one of the few companies that designs and develops its own products, software and services, Samsung offers real and complete protection, from the moment the product design begins until its withdrawal.
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