Samsung makes phones, chips, and connected devices whose software flaws, firmware updates, and supply-chain risks can affect data and system security.
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Samsung is a manufacturer of smartphones, tablets, wearables, televisions, appliances, and related software; in security coverage, the term most often concerns Galaxy mobile devices, their Android-based firmware, and enterprise controls such as Samsung Knox. Its large installed base makes Samsung firmware, preinstalled applications, and device-management interfaces relevant attack surfaces for both consumers and organizations.
Security news may involve vulnerabilities in the Android framework, Samsung components, drivers, boot chain, or bundled applications, as well as the availability and scope of monthly device updates. Practitioners should track affected models and software versions, apply vendor patches, and account for devices that no longer receive updates. Knox features can support hardware-backed key storage, secure boot, work-profile separation, and centralized policy enforcement, but their protection depends on configuration and the underlying device lifecycle. Privacy reviews should also consider permissions, telemetry, and data handled by Samsung services.
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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added four vulnerabilities impacting SimpleHelp, Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, and D-Link DIR-823X series routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation
Microsoft has shared guidance to fix C:\ drive access issues and app failures on some Samsung laptops running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2. [...]
Microsoft has removed the Samsung Galaxy Connect app from the Microsoft Store because it was causing issues on specific Samsung Galaxy Book 4 and desktop models running Windows 11. [...]
Microsoft is investigating a new issue affecting some Samsung laptops running Windows 11 after installing the February 2026 security updates, in which users lose access to their C:\ drive and are unable to launch applications. [...]
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Samsung and the State of Texas have reached a settlement agreement over the alleged unlawful collection of content-viewing information through its smart TVs [...]
As you know, enterprise network security has undergone significant evolution over the past decade. Firewalls have become more intelligent, threat detection methods have advanced, and access controls are now more detailed. However (and it’s a big “however”), the increasing use of mobile devices in business operations necessitates network security measures that are specifically
The State of Texas obtained a short-lived, temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung that prohibited the South Korean company from collecting audio and visual data about what Texas consumers are watching on their TVs. [...]
The State of Texas has obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Samsung that prohibits the South Korean company from collecting audio and visual data about what Texas consumers are watching on their TVs. [...]
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CISA has demanded federal agencies patch a zero-day vulnerability affecting Samsung devices used in LandFall spyware attacks
CISA ordered U.S. federal agencies today to patch a critical Samsung vulnerability that has been exploited in zero-day attacks to deploy LandFall spyware on devices running WhatsApp. [...]
Spyware Targets Samsung Galaxy Devices, Says Unit 42Hackers used previously unknown commercial spyware dubbed "Landfall" to surveil the activities of Samsung Galaxy device owners in the Middle East, say security researchers who posit the threat actor has connections to the United Arab Emirates.
'Precision espionage campaign' began months before the flaw was fixed A previously unknown Android spyware family called LANDFALL exploited a zero-day in Samsung Galaxy devices for nearly a year, installing surveillance code capable of recording calls, tracking locations, and harvesting photos and logs before Samsung finally patched it in April.…
The tool let its operators secretly record conversations, track device locations, capture photos, collect contacts, and perform other surveillance on compromised devices.
A threat actor exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung's Android image processing library to deploy a previously unknown spyware called 'LandFall' using malicious images sent over WhatsApp. [...]
A now-patched security flaw in Samsung Galaxy Android devices was exploited as a zero-day to deliver a "commercial-grade" Android spyware dubbed LANDFALL in targeted attacks in the Middle East
Raise your hand if you’ve heard the myth, “Android isn’t secure.” Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy, unlock new ways of working. But, as an IT admin, you may worry about the security—after all, work data is critical
Committee says Apple, Google, and Samsung could render stolen handsets worthless if compelled to act The UK's Home Secretary should use her powers to push the tech industry to deploy stronger technical measures against the surge in phone thefts, according to a House of Commons committee.…
Android devices from Google and Samsung have been found vulnerable to a side-channel attack that could be exploited to covertly steal two-factor authentication (2FA) codes, Google Maps timelines, and other sensitive data without the users' knowledge pixel-by-pixel