Samsung Galaxy phone owners are urged to promptly update their devices as a crucial patch has been issued by Samsung to address more than 11 vulnerabilities. Of particular concern is a ‘critical’ flaw that has been exploited by hackers. Samsung’s update notes highlight the severity of the issue, warning about potential remote code execution.
The security update is essential as executing arbitrary code can result in cybercriminals installing malware or gaining unauthorized access to the device. This breach could lead to unauthorized data access and surveillance.
CEO and Co-founder at CyberSmart, Jamie Akhtar, emphasized the significance of addressing these vulnerabilities promptly to mitigate the risk of device compromise and data theft. Users are advised to check for and install the latest update on their Samsung devices immediately.
The following Samsung Galaxy phone models are currently receiving monthly updates, and users are encouraged to check for the update in their system settings:
– Galaxy Z Fold4
– Galaxy Z Flip4
– Galaxy Z Fold5
– Galaxy Z Flip5
– Galaxy Z Fold6
– Galaxy Z Flip6
– Galaxy Z Fold7
– Galaxy Z Flip7
– Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
– Galaxy S21 FE 5G
– Galaxy S22
– Galaxy S22+
– Galaxy S22 Ultra
– Galaxy S23
– Galaxy S23+
– Galaxy S23 Ultra
– Galaxy S23 FE
– Galaxy S24
– Galaxy S24+
– Galaxy S24 Ultra
– Galaxy S24 FE
– Galaxy S25
– Galaxy S25+
– Galaxy S25 Ultra
– Galaxy S25 Edge
– Galaxy A56 5G
To update the software on a Samsung Galaxy phone, users can navigate to Settings, select Software update, and then choose Download and install. It is recommended to ensure the device is adequately charged before initiating the update process.
Samsung emphasizes its commitment to addressing security and privacy issues promptly to maintain user trust and security.