Techbiz.id – Samsung claims to continue to innovate to protect consumers and consumer data from threats that arise from hackers. To keep users safe and protected, Samsung Knox provides comprehensive protection throughout the entire lifecycle of the device.
To note, billions of smartphones around the world today are filled with sensitive personal and business data, providing endless opportunities for hackers to steal and sell that personal information.
In fact, cybersecurity company IronNet reports that cyberattacks have increased by 168% between May 2020 and May 2021, and attacks on smartphones are one of the biggest cybersecurity threats in the Asia Pacific region.
Here are five potential cyberattack scenarios that can occur when the security of Samsung devices is compromised and how Samsung Knox protects you from these threats, in line with our ethos of putting consumer security as a priority.
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Scenario 1: Backdoor access
Outside of Samsung, developers routinely create backdoors or ‘secret doors’ for apps and even mobile operating systems (OS) so they can get easy access when they need to troubleshoot. However, hackers can find this backdoor, which usually bypasses one or all of the cybersecurity on the device in question.
To prevent backdoor access without consent, do not download unauthorized or unauthorized apps. Downloading software other than the manufacturer installed from the start to gain full access to the device’s operating system can also invite malware or spyware leading to backdoor access without consent.
Scenario 2: Leaked, weak, or reused passwords
Samsung devices are equipped with innovative biometric authentication technologies, such as Ultrasonic Fingerprint, so access to your data can be protected even if your device is lost or stolen. Known as Samsung Pass, this biometric authentication tool also allows users to easily access login credentials without needing to remember countless usernames and passwords.
To enhance data protection, Samsung has also equipped the device with Knox Vault, a secure processor that operates independently of the main CPU. Knox Vault securely isolates your biometric data from the rest of your phone, so no one can get hold of your data.
Scenario 3: Free Wi-Fi
The use of public Wi-Fi services provides an opportunity for hackers to steal data, as data sent over the web such as credit card information when making online purchases may fall into the hands of hackers over public Wi-Fi networks.
For everyday browsing, Secure Wi-Fi on Samsung devices encrypts outgoing internet traffic and disables tracking on apps and websites. This allows you to browse the internet safely on public Wi-Fi without fear of security breaches.
Scenario 4: Phishing attack
Phishing is a type of attack in which cybercriminals trick their victims into submitting sensitive information or installing malware, masquerading as links, attachments, or even legitimate apps, on their devices.
Samsung protects you from these threats through Device Protection in Samsung Device Care which continuously scans your device for malware or suspicious activity and warns you when you have incorrectly installed a malicious application through detection through McAfee protection. In addition, Samsung Secure Folder keeps data secure and isolates problematic apps in folders to keep apps away from users’ personal information.
Scenario 5: Zero-day vulnerability
A zero-day vulnerability is a vulnerability in a system or device that has been discovered but has not been patched. This can be very dangerous because cybercriminals target weaknesses in systems before developers or the public are aware of them.
Samsung Knox offers real time protection, always actively protecting your device from data or malware attacks. This means that unauthorized attempts to access or modify your phone are blocked in real time.
When a user reboots their Samsung smartphone, Secure Boot is enabled to detect unauthorized software and block attempts to infiltrate the device through military-grade layered security. If the smartphone is booted in an unapproved state, Samsung Knox will automatically lock apps that contain sensitive data such as Samsung Pass, Secure Folder, or Samsung Health.
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