My Samsung Work Phone Came Preinstalled With Spyware

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Working at the University of Helsinki, you might get the impression that the IT department is serious about protecting your digital safety. For example, the IT department forces all UH employees to take a yearly “exam” to prove that we still remember the basics of computer security and privacy. They also continue – against all experts’ advice – to force users to update their passwords annually. Studies have shown that both above practices are lowering and not increasing the security posture [1,2]. Privacy is more of a theater than reality in today’s digital world [3]. Should I have been surprised that the Android phone model officially recommended by my own IT department came preinstalled with spyware?

Telia on Michael’s Domain

My Samsung Work Phone Came Preinstalled With Spyware