Samsung Electronics has announced significant upgrades to its robust Galaxy device security platform. Building upon existing safeguards like Knox, Secure Folder, and Samsung Pass, the South Korean giant has introduced two new features to further protect user data- Quick Share Private Sharing and Samsung Cloud Enhanced Data Protection. These new features are designed to offer users greater control over their data and ensure its security.
Quick Share Private Sharing is a newly added mode within Samsung’s Quick Share feature. This mode enables users to share files securely among Samsung devices, with a maximum of 20 files and up to 200MB per transfer. Key functionalities include setting expiration timers for shared files and restricting access to specific contacts. Files shared through this mode are viewable only in read-only format, preventing further sharing and blocking screenshots. Samsung employs blockchain-based encryption technology to protect these files, although the feature is currently limited to Samsung devices and specific file types including audio, documents, images, and videos.
In addition to Quick Share, Samsung has introduced Enhanced Data Protection for Samsung Cloud, starting with the Galaxy S24 series. This feature ensures that all backups and synced data are encrypted end-to-end, meaning data can only be decrypted on the original Samsung device. This enhancement provides robust security even if the server storing the data is compromised. Users can activate this feature through their device settings and will receive a recovery code for regaining access to their account if needed.
