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More bad news for Samsung flagship owners<\/p>\n
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Samsung has just warned its users that \u201cthe global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next four years,\u201d which, it says, means \u201cit is critical to use a device that benefits from an ecosystem of protective measures\u2014such as security updates.\u201d This makes its latest decision all the more surprising, given it leaves users at risk.<\/p>\n
Forbes<\/span>Apple Confirms New Update Choice\u2014Millions Of iPhone Owners Must Now Decide<\/span>By Zak Doffman<\/span><\/small><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Samsung\u2019s warning came by way of a surprising update<\/a> on its secretive cyber task force. \u201cThe Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) task force,\u201d it suddenly revealed,\u201d is a reconnaissance unit within Samsung Project Infinity along with the Red (RED), Blue (BLUE) and Purple (PURPLE) Teams that go beyond lab conditions to identify real-world dangers.\u201d These teams \u201cperform proactive attack and defense functions, seeking out vulnerabilities and taking measures against them.\u201d<\/p>\n If only there was an easier way. Well, Google has embarked on its own long-term mission to make Android safer and more secure, narrowing the gap to iPhone. And in that regard, Android 15 is a game-changer<\/a>. Whether it\u2019s theft protection or cellular network defense or AI-powered live threat detection to try to stop such \u201creal world dangers\u201d as soon as they exhibit malicious behaviors on a device.<\/p>\n Millions of Pixel owners are now enjoying most of these benefits, and as reported by GSMArena<\/em><\/a>, even Samsung\u2019s \u201cChinese competitors are busy issuing stable Android 15 updates left and right [while] Samsung is lagging behind\u2014badly.\u201d<\/p>\n The timetable for the long-delayed Samsung deployment of Android 15 has now seemingly leaked\u2014again, and it\u2019s bad news for all current flagship users. While S24 users may get the beta next month (country-dependent, of course), S23 and S22 users will see further delays and S21 users may not get anything at all. As for the stable release, we know that\u2019s not coming until next year to coincide with the S25.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve just splurged $1500 or more on an S24, the fact you\u2019re already waiting behind future S25 owners in the queue for the already released Android 15 might cut a little close. But Samsung has made it clear that \u201cthat One UI 7 will launch on the S25 family and won’t be on any other device before it arrives.\u201d<\/p>\n Forbes<\/span>New Microsoft Update Warning\u2014400 Million Windows PC Owners Need To Pay<\/span>By Zak Doffman<\/span><\/small><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n As ever none of these dates are confirmed, and so as SamMobile<\/em><\/a> cautions, take it all with a pinch of salt. But Samsung does<\/em> need to get something out soon, especially as the timetable is becoming more compressed, with the earlier than usual Android 16 development schedule starting to make headlines of its own<\/a>.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Samsung\u2019s secretive security unit update is worth a read\u2014now that it has been more openly exposed. It adds a spicy dimension, highlighting the work in the background to tackle threats at source. \u201cCTI also studies threat actors to decipher their behavioral patterns. Understanding their motivations and objectives can help reveal their attack methods and provide insights for fortification.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n