Samsung Knox Introduces Private Sharing with Enhanced Data Protection Features and Fast Sharing

 According to Samsung, enhanced data protection keeps the data safe even in the event that the server is breached or the account credentials are taken.

On Wednesday, Samsung unveiled updates for Knox, the security management software that powers its devices. One of the new features adds multiple permissions and data expiration dates, which should make sharing files—including documents, films, and photos—more safe. The other new feature makes system backups made for the phone end-to-end encrypted. Samsung provides both of these built-in, exclusive solutions; no third-party programs need to be installed.

Samsung Knox's Private Sharing feature

Samsung described the upcoming Knox for Galaxy device features in a blog post titled "The Knox Journals." Quick Share's Private Sharing feature is the first addition. According to the South Korean internet firm, it's a file-sharing function that protects users' privacy and allows files to be transferred safely between users.

Only the recipient is stated to have access to data shared via private sharing. An additional degree of protection can be added by the user by designating contacts who can open the files or by automatically timing their visibility. Furthermore, it is possible to enable extra limitations like the inability to take screenshots, read-only access, and the ability to revoke access at any moment. Up to 20 files with a combined capacity of up to 200MB can be shared simultaneously, according to Samsung.

Galaxy users must select the file they want to share and hit the Quick Share button in order to utilize Private Sharing. They should then select Turn On Private Sharing by tapping the three dots in the upper-right corner of the screen.

Improved Security of Data

 
Samsung claims that when users sync or backup their data on Galaxy devices using Samsung Cloud, they can benefit from the Enhanced Data Protection function. This is applicable to Galaxy S24 and later models. It claims to provide end-to-end encryption for the data that is backed up. The company claims that even in the event that the server is attacked or the account credentials are stolen, the data remains safe.

Upon first activation, users will need to write down a recovery code, which will be useful in the event that they misplace their device. Samsung claims that no one, not even the business itself, can access the end-to-end encrypted data.