This Major Security Flaw in Samsung’s Secure Folder Is Said to Be Fixed

This Major Security Flaw in Samsung’s Secure Folder Is Said to Be Fixed

Samsung’s Secure Folder reportedly had a major security flaw that nullified the functionality of the feature. However, as per the report, the South Korean tech giant has now fixed the bug, making it truly secure. The Secure Folder reportedly allowed anyone to check the stored apps, folders, and files if a user had a separate work profile on the device.

Samsung’s Supposedly ‘Secure’ Folder Had a Big Flaw — But a Fix Is Coming

Samsung’s Secure Folder is a private space to store sensitive files, apps, or even photos on the Galaxy device. This has pin/pattern authentication, preventing intruders from accessing the space. However, a vulnerability from earlier this year let anyone see what’s inside it. Android Authority now reports that Samsung may fix the Secure Folder flaw with the upcoming One UI 8 release. Samsung Secure Folder flaw lets anyone see sensitive informati…

Galaxy phones had a hidden privacy flaw – and Samsung just patched it

If you've been relying on Secure Folder to hide apps and files, you might want to update your phone — a critical flaw has just been fixed.

Why Samsung's "Secure" Folder Wasn't So Secure After All

Ever felt that sinking feeling when you realize your most private stuff might not be as private as you thought? Samsung Galaxy users just got a reality check about their Secure Folder – and the company's scrambling to fix a flaw that's been hiding in plain sight. The issue? Samsung's Secure Folder had a critical vulnerability that let anyone with physical access peek at your hidden apps and photos. Even worse, apps inside Secure Folder could be…