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Samsung\u2019s Galaxy phones include a key feature<\/a> that \u201csecures your mobile devices without sacrificing usability,\u201d and which \u201cchecks for malware and other security threats, while blocking malicious activity.” This protection even \u201cmitigates zero click attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n But now Samsung plans to disable this critical security protection for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n We\u2019re talking Auto Blocker<\/a>, which \u201cprevents unauthorized app installations, blocks commands and updates via USB, and mitigates zero click attacks with Message Guard.\u201d This is a cornerstone of Samsung\u2019s Galaxy security, enabled by default on new phones.<\/p>\n ForbesFBI Warning\u2014Do Not Use These Websites On Your Phone Or PCBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n But as Android Authority<\/a> explains, \u201cAuto Blocker can be annoying for enthusiasts since it blocks app sideloading. As a result, many power users choose to disable Auto Blocker entirely, which isn\u2019t ideal.\u201d But Samsung has a solution for this.<\/p>\n \u201cSamsung is testing a new setting in One UI 8.5,\u201d the website reveals, \u201cthat allows temporarily disabling the Auto Blocker feature. Users can choose to allow Auto Blocker to automatically re-enable itself after 30 minutes of being turned off.\u201d<\/p>\n This revelation comes from pre-release code, suggesting \u201cthis new settings toggle will automatically turn on Auto Blocker 30 minutes after it was turned off. The time remaining before Auto Blocker is turned on will be displayed to users on this page.”<\/p>\n If users want to disable Auto Blocker completely, they can do that as well. Albeit, given the Android threat landscape, it\u2019s inadvisable to put your phone at risk for 30 minutes, never mind indefinitely. Sideloading apps is the prime installation route for malware.<\/p>\n Currently, Android Authority says, \u201csince users exit the Auto Blocker screen after turning it off, there\u2019s a good probability that most will not bother turning it back on.\u201d The new update addresses this, and at least puts a failsafe timer in place.<\/p>\n Google also allows users to temporarily pause Play Protect \u2014 for a day at a time. As I\u2019ve warned before, this is not a recommended option for most everyday users. You should think very carefully before sideloading, and disabling Play Protect is dangerous. The risk is that malicious apps encourage users to disable protections as part of their lure. <\/p>\n ForbesApple Warns All iPhone Users\u2014Do Not Use Google ChromeBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n There is a better solution in the mix. Google\u2019s Android shake-up forces app developers to register<\/a> even if their apps are not on Play Store. This, Google says<\/a>, will add \u201can extra layer of security that deters bad actors and makes it harder for them to spread harm.\u201d<\/p>\n But sideloading is here to stay<\/a>. Android chief Sameer Samat<\/a> confirmed on X that \u201csideloading is fundamental to Android, and it\u2019s not going anywhere.”<\/p>\n As for Galaxy users, think very carefully before putting your phone at risk from \u201csecurity threats\u201d and \u201cmalicious activity,” even if just for 30 minutes at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do not put your phone at risk. 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