Samsung isn't waiting for the next big privacy news cycle to take action. Instead, it's rolling out smarter security measures on its Galaxy devices now—before any scandal can erupt.
According to PhoneArena, Samsung is enhancing on‑device protections to block so‑called “harvest‑now, decrypt‑later” attacks; where hackers quietly scoop up encrypted data today and plan to crack it later using future tech. This shift means your private info stays locked in your phone; not wandering through the cloud.
Samsung is also giving its Knox Matrix security suite an upgrade. When One UI 8 detects suspicious activity (like someone messing with your system settings) it will automatically log your device out of your Samsung Account. You’ll even receive real‑time alerts across your Galaxy gadgets and be directed to a new “Security status of your devices” page with clear instructions on what happened and how to fix it. In short, Samsung wants leaks stopped fast and knowable to ordinary users who just want peace of mind.
And there’s more: Secure Wi‑Fi, first seen on the Galaxy S25 series, is now fortified with post‑quantum cryptography. This essentially means that even if someone captures your data today with the hope of breaking it once quantum computers improve, your traffic remains protected. The upgrade strengthens key exchanges between your phone and Samsung’s servers, making public Wi‑Fi much safer. Just note there’s still a monthly data limit: 1 GB for Android 13+, and 250 MB on older versions.
By taking proactive steps (secure Wi‑Fi, quantum‑proof encryption, and smarter threat detection) Samsung is making sure privacy doesn’t show up at the ceremonial end of a breach. Instead, it’s baked into your experience before anything goes sideways.
Source: PhoneArena
