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Android Central
Android Central
Technology
Jay Bonggolto

Samsung’s most secure feature seems to have a few holes

The Galaxy S24 Plus with a light behind it.

What you need to know

  • A major flaw in Samsung’s Secure Folder lets anyone with physical access peek at stored apps and photos, especially in work profiles.
  • Whether set up by a company or through third-party apps, work profiles break Secure Folder’s defenses, putting sensitive data at risk.
  • Apps inside Secure Folder can also be spotted through the system’s Permission Manager, revealing their presence.
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