Samsung Just Gave Hackers A Roadmap: Update Your Galaxy Now

InnovationConsumer TechSamsung Just Gave Hackers A Roadmap: Update Your Galaxy NowByJanhoi McGregor,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Janhoi McGregor (jan-eye) is a reporter who covers technology news.Follow AuthorJun 15, 2026, 04:04pm EDTJun 15, 2026, 04:06pm EDTSummarySamsung's June 2026 security update is rolling out now to Galaxy S25 and S26 series devices in Europe, India and South Korea, patching vulnerabilities in the Galaxy's photo editing tools, audio system and messaging settings. But there's a reason not to delay: the moment Samsung publishes a patch, hackers begin reverse-engineering it to build attacks targeting anyone who hasn't updated yet. Here's what the threat actually means for Galaxy owners, and how to check if your phone is protected.Show More On top of rolling out new AI tools and features to millions of Galaxy phones via One UI 8.5 and the One UI 9 beta, Samsung has released its June 2026 security update that patches up to 45 vulnerabilities across Galaxy devices running Android 14, 15 and 16. This is alongside bringing some new Galaxy S26 features to the Galaxy S25 with the update. The patch fixes a real “local attacker” exploit and a handful of other security issues that are absolutely worth your attention.Read on for more and don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more Samsung news and deal updates. Samsung's One UI 8.5 June Update Patches A "Local Attacker" Exploit The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is in line for the June One UI 8.5 update. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto via Getty Images)NurPhoto via Getty ImagesAmong the Samsung-specific One UI 8.5 June patches this month are fixes for bugs in the Galaxy’s photo editing tools, audio system, messaging settings and deep settings. Each involves what Samsung classifies as a "local attacker" exploit.MORE FOR YOUA local attacker isn’t someone breaking into your phone remotely from acros...