Security alert infographic: Galaxy S25 phone with camera eye and GPS tracking arrows, red zero-day icon; protective shields for updates and monitoring, with "Patch Your Device" warning banner over a smartphone screen.

A zero-day vulnerability in Samsung's Galaxy S25 was exploited at Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, allowing researchers to remotely activate the camera and track location without user interaction. Interrupt Labs' Ben R. and Georgi G. earned $50,000 for demonstrating the flaw, which stems from improper input validation in the software stack.

Security alert infographic: Galaxy S25 phone with camera eye and GPS tracking arrows, red zero-day icon; protective shields for updates and monitoring, with "Patch Your Device" warning banner over a smartphone screen.Security alert infographic: Galaxy S25 phone with camera eye and GPS tracking arrows, red zero-day icon; protective shields for updates and monitoring, with "Patch Your Device" warning banner over a smartphone screen.

The exploit enables persistent access, turning the phone into a surveillance tool for photos, videos, and GPS data. This highlights risks in complex devices, even flagships, and the need for rapid patching.

Security alert infographic: Galaxy S25 phone with camera eye and GPS tracking arrows, red zero-day icon; protective shields for updates and monitoring, with "Patch Your Device" warning banner over a smartphone screen.Security alert infographic: Galaxy S25 phone with camera eye and GPS tracking arrows, red zero-day icon; protective shields for updates and monitoring, with "Patch Your Device" warning banner over a smartphone screen.

Protect yourself: Enable automatic updates, monitor permissions, and avoid suspicious apps. Samsung is expected to release a patch soon—stay informed via official channels.


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