🔐 Samsung Announces Big Security Upgrades in One UI 8
Samsung is making some important security and privacy improvements in its new software update, One UI 8. This update will first come to new Galaxy phones like the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7, but will also be available for many older Galaxy models.
Let’s take a look at what’s new.
🛡️ 1. New Security System: KEEP (Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection)
To keep your personal and AI-related data safe, Samsung is introducing a new system called KEEP.
What is KEEP?
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KEEP is a new security system built into One UI 8.
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It protects sensitive data used by AI tools like:
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Now Brief – daily updates
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Smart Suggestions
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Moments – photo memories
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Smart Gallery Search – search photos using normal language
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How is KEEP different from Secure Folder?
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Secure Folder: A separate, locked space on your phone.
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KEEP: Creates a separate encrypted area for each app, making it harder for other apps or hackers to access your private info.
🔒 2. Knox Matrix Gets Smarter
Knox Matrix, Samsung’s system for managing security across all your Galaxy devices, is also getting better.
New Features:
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📛 Auto Sign-Out: If the system detects suspicious activity or identity theft, it will:
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Automatically log out from your Samsung account
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Block access to cloud and connected devices
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🔔 Security Update Alerts:
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Warns you if any of your devices haven’t installed the latest security patches
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🌐 3. Quantum-Safe WiFi (More Secure Internet)
Samsung is also improving its Secure WiFi with new technology that protects your data from future threats.
Key Upgrades:
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Uses NIST-approved post-quantum encryption (ML KEM scheme)
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Stops “harvest now, decrypt later” attacks that could expose your data in the future
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Extra features include:
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🔐 Auto protection on public WiFi
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🔁 Multi-point routing to hide your traffic
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📊 Activity logging for extra security
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📱 When Will You Get One UI 8?
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One UI 8 will launch with Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7
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Older Galaxy phones will get the update soon after
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Users should upgrade to One UI 8 and check their security settings to enjoy these new protections
🔗 Sources
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Samsung Newsroom: https://news.samsung.com
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NIST Quantum Cryptography: https://csrc.nist.gov
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Samsung Knox: https://www.samsungknox.com
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