Security News > 2023 > February > Samsung Introduces New Feature to Protect Users from Zero-Click Malware Attacks

Samsung has announced a new feature called Message Guard that comes with safeguards to protect users from malware and spyware via what's referred to as zero-click attacks.

The security feature, available on Samsung Messages and Google Messages, is currently limited to the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, with plans to expand it to other Galaxy smartphones and tablets later this year that are running on One UI 5.1 or higher.

Zero-click attacks are highly-targeted and sophisticated attacks that exploit previously unknown flaws in software to trigger execution of malicious code without requiring any user interaction.

Unlike traditional methods of remotely exploiting a device wherein threat actors rely on phishing tactics to trick a user into clicking on a malicious link or opening an rogue file, such attacks circumvent the need for social engineering entirely and provide an adversary with an entry point.

The lack of interaction involved in zero-click attacks means there are fewer traces of any nefarious activity, making them highly-prized tools to deliver spyware capable of monitoring individuals and harvesting a wealth of sensitive information.

The feature is also analogous to a feature in Apple's iMessage called BlastDoor that the tech giant incorporated in iOS 14 as a means to counter zero-click attacks via its messaging app.

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