Subj : Here's why Samsung has built the world's most secure smart fridge To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Apr 05 2024 12:30:06 Here's why Samsung has built the world's most secure smart fridge and a host of other super-secure appliances Date: Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:15:57 +0000 Description: Samsung's latest smart home appliances are kitted out with some serious security specs, and that's even more exciting than the new AI capabilities. FULL STORY ====================================================================== When I stop to think about how many connected devices in my home capture personal and private data on a daily basis, Im pretty tempted to throw my robot vacuum and smart speaker out of the window. If I were to add a smart fridge into the mix which has the potential to learn everything from my eating habits to my weekly calendar and personal interests Id be ready to jump straight to cutting the power lines. Thats why when Samsung announced its new French Door refrigerator with AI Family Hub, it wasnt the refrigerators 21.5-inch display, new features, and functionality that really caught my interest. Sure, its AI Vision feature is great. It can let you know whats in the fridge and when food is about to pass its use-by date. But it cant protect you from nefarious actors. I also love that the family hub features in-built entertainment, and can screenshare seamlessly from compatible phones... but again, that wont keep my data safe. Thats where Samsung Knox comes in. This smart fridge has become the first product in the industry to achieve Diamond-level verification for its security capabilities by UL Solutions, along with other Family Hub models and the new Bespoke Jet Bot Combo AI robot vacuum and mop. (Image credit: Samsung) What is Samsung Knox? Samsung made a lot of noise about its Knox cybersecurity functionality at its global launch events this week. Knox isnt new to Samsung; many of its phones use it, and its an area the company has put a great deal of emphasis on in recent months, announcing two new Series A phones with enhanced security features . Knox is a multilayered security function, meaning it uses a variety of different methods to keep devices secure. On mobiles, that means everything from chip-level data storage to a broad spectrum of security options. When it comes to smart home devices, according to Korea IT Times , all WiFi-enabled products come with integrated circuit (IC) chips that encrypt data, protecting it from breaches and attacks. At Samsungs Paris event, Neil Rochell, Senior Manager EU home offices noted Samsungs aim to make its appliances a secure place for family information, in part delivered by the end-to-end encryption offered through Knox on data stored in the cloud. To achieve the Diamond-level certification from UL, Knox had to prove it could offer but just preventative measures, like data anonymization and software or access detection, but also proactively identify security vulnerabilities. Rochell explained how starting with the family hub, Knox will identify and block potential attacks, as well as keeping images and videos secure. Samsung has ambitious plans to expand this trust chain technology, and that news couldn't come soon enough. Why now? Smart appliances are among some of the most exciting and potentially transformative devices most people will interact with in the coming years, but that doesnt mean were in for an easy ride. New features that both require and create masses of data are released near monthly Samsungs smart map feature is an excellent example. Plus, with AI-driven decision-making and adaptive technology involved, theres even more context given to data from connected devices, posing a serious risk to both home security and privacy. Thats not to say that we should fear AI features in appliances. Some of Samsungs most exciting innovations shown at the in-person event utilized AI for example, the AI Energy Mode, which can reduce energy costs by up to 15% in the new French Door refrigerator with AI Family Hub, and up to a whopping 70% in the new Samsung AI ecobubble Washing Machine. Still, whenever you buy a new smart device its worth checking what security protections are on offer, and while youre at it making sure youre set up with the best antivirus software on your mobile and computing devices. As someone whos been targeted by cybercriminals, its better to be safe than sorry. You might also like Samsung's new mid-rangers deliver security tech never seen on the A-series smartphone You can now try out Samsung's Galaxy AI on any smartphone here's how Samsung wants to improve the SmartThings experience and eliminate standalone smart home hubs in 2024 ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/heres-why-samsung-has-built-the-worlds-mos t-secure-smart-fridge-and-a-host-of-other-super-secure-appliances --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .