Samsung's One UI 8 Aims to Block Voice Phishing Scams
Samsung is stepping up its game against those pesky phone scams. We all hate those spam calls, and it looks like Samsung is working on a new feature to combat voice phishing, where scammers use AI to mimic voices and trick people. It's a pretty scary tactic, and I think it's great that Samsung is taking it seriously.
The company announced on its Korean forum that One UI 8 will include a "Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert" feature. Basically, when you call an unknown number, you'll see a "detecting" alert. If the system suspects voice phishing, you'll get a warning. Think of it as a built-in scam detector right on your phone. It's like having a friend who always warns you about suspicious people.
Apparently, this feature relies on data from Korean law enforcement to identify potential scams. That's a smart move, using real-world data to power the system. It is important to notice that it's currently limited to Korea, which is a bummer. I truly hope they roll it out globally. Imagine how many people worldwide could benefit from this!
Here's the thing that I find a bit odd, though. The feature seems to only work when you're *making* a call, not when you're receiving one. That seems like a missed opportunity. I mean, most of these scams start with someone calling you, right? Hopefully, Samsung will update it to work for incoming calls as well. Otherwise, it's only a partial solution.
Still, even in its current form, it's a step in the right direction. Voice phishing is a growing problem, and we need all the tools we can get to fight it. I'm eager to see how well this feature works in practice and whether it can truly make a difference in protecting people from these scams. Let's cross our fingers that it's effective and expands globally soon!
Source: AndroidAuthority