Samsung does a great job of releasing monthly security updates to patch vulnerabilities that could put users’ data at risk.

A security research firm analyzed more than 200 million devices and 360 million apps. They found that two of the five most common vulnerabilities in that data set were found only on Galaxy devices.

Samsung’s monthly security updates are important

Vulnerabilities in mobile apps can hurt you in a variety of ways. For example, they can allow attackers to install malicious apps without your knowledge, help steal private data, and spread malware. These are some of the most common security risks on phones other than browser vulnerabilities.

Security firm Lookout highlighted in its Q3 2024 report that CVE-2023-21433-21434 was the most common vulnerability found on Galaxy devices. This vulnerability is in the Galaxy Store, allowing an attacker to use an app installed on the device to install a malicious app without the user knowing.

They can even run JavaScript code by launching a web page. Fortunately, this risk has been patched with the One UI 5.0 update based on Android 13.

The second vulnerability – CVE-2021-25337 – was found in Samsung’s TTS (Text-to-Speech) app. The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain privileged access to the Android operating system and even run code. This risk has also been fixed long ago.

It is a constant game of cat and mouse between Samsung’s security teams and bad guys who want to exploit weaknesses in their devices. Therefore, users are advised to install monthly security updates as soon as possible. Samsung releases them to protect you and your personal data. With so many threats lurking in the shadows, you can't afford to ignore updates.