Knox, Defending Your Galaxy

By Anthony Hutia

Cybersecurity is a significant and growing threat in today’s digital world. Cybersecurity Ventures reports that global cybercrime costs will reach USD 10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from USD 3 trillion in 2015. This alarming growth highlights the increasing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks. These statistics underscore the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data and maintain trust in digital systems.

Cyber security threats such as malware or phishing attacks, but they are often invisible until it’s late. Samsung Galaxy devices are equipped with the Knox security platform. The robust Galaxy security solutions provide multiple ways to protect you from these cybersecurity threats by securing your device and helping control your privacy. Auto Blocker and Message Guard are two of these safeguards.

Anthony Hutia, Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics East Africa

Auto Blocker

This is all about choice providing an opt-in package of additional security measures so that you can choose whether you want to explore the customisations enabled by Galaxy’s ecosystem. Auto Blocker will protect your Galaxy device and personal data by preventing app installations from unauthorized sources. The feature will also check for malware and other cybersecurity threats, immediately blocking any malicious activity that could come as a result.

The extra level of protection that Auto Blocker provides also stops harmful commands from entering your physical USB port — which could come in handy when charging your phone through an outlet at a public space like an airport.

Turning on Auto Blocker is a quick and simple process that takes less than a minute. Open Settings, go to Security and Privacy, then tap Auto Blocker and select On.

Settings > Security and privacy > Auto Blocker

Message Guard

Another feature in Knox is Message Guard, which secures communication by scanning incoming messages for malicious content. Message Guard automatically filters out potentially harmful messages, providing a safeguard against phishing attempts and other cyber threats. This real-time protection is essential in an era where phishing attacks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. Message Guard runs silently and effectively 24/7 in the background without needing to be activated.

Settings > Security and privacy > Auto Blocker > Messaging app protection

Cybersecurity threats will undoubtedly continue to evolve and become more common, but Samsung prioritizes keeping you safe because strong security is essential for ensuring privacy. However you choose to live your life, Galaxy is there watching your back and ensuring you stay in control.

Security Updates for Longer

While robust security features are important, keeping them up to date is also crucial in protecting against the latest threats. That’s why Samsung is providing up to seven years of security updates and seven years of operating system upgrades, starting with the Galaxy S24 series and the recently launched foldables. This is the longest period of software support currently available for mobile devices, allowing users to keep their phones safely and reliably for longer.

Settings > Security and privacy > Updates > Security update

Anthony Hutia is the Head of Mobile Experience, Samsung Electronics East Africa

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