Samsung has integrated blockchain technology into its Knox Matrix system to enhance the security of its AI home appliances and connected devices, building on the company’s long-standing commitment to device security. The system provides multi-layered protection for user data across phones, TVs, and home appliances through a private blockchain infrastructure, representing a significant evolution of the Knox security platform that Samsung has developed over the past decade.
Knox Matrix employs a private blockchain to monitor connected devices signed into Samsung accounts, offering users a comprehensive security dashboard with color-coded indicators and actionable prompts. The system enables devices to monitor each other for security threats through a Trust Chain mechanism while securely sharing encrypted user data via Credential Sync, similar to Samsung’s previous approach in its healthcare blockchain solutions.
The security framework extends across multiple operating systems, including Android, Tizen, and Windows, applying consistent security standards throughout Samsung’s device ecosystem. The cross-platform integration builds upon Samsung’s experience with Tizen security in its Galaxy Watch series. Users can monitor the security status of all their connected devices through a centralized dashboard that provides immediate alerts and remediation options.
The system includes enhanced security features such as improved credential protection with passkeys – following the industry’s broader move toward passwordless authentication – and protective measures like blocking untrusted Wi-Fi networks and USB connections when devices are locked. The Auto Blocker function provides additional protection against cyber attacks by blocking 2G networks and preventing automatic Wi-Fi reconnection when maximum restrictions are enabled.
Knox Matrix incorporates AI-driven capabilities that enable devices to recognize users and deliver personalized experiences across connected devices. The technology extends Samsung’s existing biometric authentication innovations. For instance, users can apply settings like large text mode across multiple devices using voice commands. The platform also includes AI-powered writing tools for text summarization, spelling and grammar checking, and automatic formatting.
Samsung’s roadmap includes expanding these capabilities to health devices, with plans to support family health monitoring in areas such as sleep and diet. The expansion continues the company’s development path in health monitoring technology, including the integration of heart rate monitors in Galaxy devices. The initiative aims to integrate advanced security measures with personalized AI features to enhance user well-being while maintaining robust data protection standards.
Sources: Samsung News, SammyGuru, Sammy Fans, FuchsiaWire, 9to5Google
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