Smartphones have become an important object that accompanies us from work to play. For some people, smartphones are even the only items that are often taken out of the house, replacing laptops to wallets that are usually in their pants pockets.
Although today most people are aware of the dangers that hackers pose to laptops and computers, we also need to realize that smartphones are also vulnerable to cyber attacks. Hackers are after objects that are being used a lot and nowadays, those objects are mobile devices.
That’s why keeping smartphones safe is more important, and Samsung continues to innovate to protect consumers and consumer data from emerging threats. Billions of smartphones around the world today are filled with sensitive personal and business data.
Of course, it provides endless opportunities for hackers to steal and sell personal information stored on a smartphone. In fact, cybersecurity firm IronNet reports that cyberattacks have increased by 168% between May 2020 and May 2021.
In addition, IronNet also mentioned in its report that attacks on smartphones are one of the biggest cybersecurity threats in the Asia Pacific region. That’s why Samsung is committed to keeping users safe and protected, with Samsung Knox.
Samsung developed Samsung Knox to provide comprehensive protection throughout the lifecycle of the Samsung device you are using. Here are five scenarios of potential cyberattacks that can occur when the security of your device is compromised, and how Samsung Knox protects against such threats.
Scenario 1 cyberattack: Backdoor access without consent
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 these backdoors, which usually bypass one or all cybersecurity.
To prevent backdoor access without consent, don’t download unauthorized apps. Downloading applications other than those installed by the smartphone manufacturer 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.
Samsung designs, manufactures, and validates every computer chip, every cable, and every hardware component before using it. In addition, Samsung also manufactures its smart devices, including smartphones in highly secure factories around the world.
Of course, this approach gives Samsung control over design, manufacturing, and assembly, ensuring a secure supply chain that prevents unauthorized backdoor access on devices being developed. All of this aims to produce products that consumers can fully trust.
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