Samsung is trying to keep its smartphone users secure from malware and bad actors, which is why the company offers some of the best support for security patches. But that's just the tip of the iceberg, and the company recently published a blog post explaining why security is important and why the new Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 mid-range phones may be the most secure phones in their price range.
Through its efforts to raise awareness of malware and other security issues, the company explains the least and worst that could happen to insecure devices.
According to Samsung, the least that could happen to an insecure phone is for users to get ads everywhere, including the Gallery, App Store, Theme, Downloads Manager, Notifications, and so on. And at worst, low-security phones are susceptible to hacking, malware, and phishing attempts. Furthermore, if you misplace your phone, your login details and data are at risk of being stolen.
What security solutions do the Galaxy A54 and A34 offer?
To ensure that Galaxy device users benefit from great security for a long time after they buy their devices, the company offers five years of security patches. In addition, Samsung also offers four OS updates and an extended 2-year warranty for the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34. It's what the company calls its “5+4+2 triple hat trick.”
Beyond stellar firmware support, Samsung has developed a handful of more purpose-built security features. For the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34, these features revolve around five main points. They are:
- Secure Folder: A private folder where users can store pictures and files that cannot be accessed by anyone, even if they gain access to the phone.
- Private Share: A file-sharing system that lets users share read-only files, block screenshots, and set expiration dates.
- Smart Call: A security solution that identifies spam and scam contacts before users even answer calls.
- Device Protection: A built-in virus and malware scanner (powered by McAfee).
- Maintenance Mode: A clever feature that was released last year and allows users to lock out personal data during phone servicing.
Samsung also released Message Guard this year, but this feature debuted with One UI 5.1 on the Galaxy S23 series, and it's not yet available for the Galaxy A54 or Galaxy A23. However, Samsung plans to bring it to other phones through future software updates.
