SAMSUNG users have been urged to keep their devices safe against malware that can leave them destitute.
Malware is a malicious software that can infect your smartphone, desktop, or laptop.
While Samsung Galaxy devices boast built-in security features, staying vigilant against malware is crucial.
HOW DOES MALWARE WORK?
Malware can attack your device through malicious apps, compromised emails, or non-secure Wi-Fi connections.
The software can steal sensitive information from your phone, including banking information.
Perhaps more notable, some malware can bypass fingerprint locks and perform unauthorized actions on your behalf.
Samsung notes on its support page that it’s unlikely your phone will be affected by any malware.
That’s because Galaxy and Play Store apps are scanned before they’re downloaded.
“However, sneaky ads or emails can try to download harmful software onto your phone,” it added.
Thankfully, there are a number of ways to fortify your phone’s defenses.
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HOW TO STAY SAFE
One of the best ways to stay safe is to monitor app permissions closely.
App permissions act like gatekeepers on your Samsung phone – they determine which apps can access your data and features.
By managing permissions wisely, you can significantly boost your phone’s security.
When installing apps, only grant permissions essential for the app’s function. Don’t give unnecessary access to sensitive information.
“Tap Allow or Deny depending on the app,” Samsung explained.
“If you haven’t used an app for a while, its permissions will be reset automatically. You will be asked to grant the permissions again when you next open the app.”
A brief timeline of the Samsung Galaxy Fold
Here’s all the major things to happen in the controversial phone’s history so far…
- May 2011: South Korea’s Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology announces its researchers have made a folding smartphone prototype
- November 2013: Samsung promises to bring folding display devices to the market
- Spring 2016: Engineers start working on what we now refer to as the Galaxy Fold
- Otober 2018: Samsung officially confirms its foldable phone is on the way
- February 20, 2019: The Samsung Galaxy Fold is unveiled with May 3 release date and a staggering £1,800 price tag
- April 15, 2019: Journalists with early access to the phone complain its screen breaks after a couple days of use
- April 22, 2019: Samsung announces it’s postponing the Fold days before release to address and fix durability issues
- May 31, 2019: All pre-orders of the Fold are cancelled by Samsung, with no new release date in sight
- June 18, 2019: Samsung Display Vice President Kim Seong-cheol claims “most of the display problems have been ironed out”
- September 18, 2019: Samsung relaunches the Fold following a hasty redesign
- Samsung has since released several foldable smartphones without further major issues
EXTRA TIPS
Don’t click on suspicious links or download attachments from unknown senders.
Phishing emails or messages often try to trick you into installing malware.
Furthermore, regularly update your phone’s software and operating system.
These updates often include security patches that safeguard your device from newly discovered threats.
SAMSUNG
Samsung is a major South Korean company made up of many businesses that operate globally.
It was founded by Lee Byung-Chul in 1938 as a trading company.
But over several decades, it branched into food processing, insurance, textiles, and retail.
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It wasn’t until the late 1960s when Samsung entered the electronics industry – for which it’s best known today.
Today, Samsung’s most important sources of income are its smartphones and computer chips.