Samsung Fires Employees For Leaking Images Of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Report
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaks: Samsung has reportedly terminated the services of multiple employees who were responsible for the image leak of the upcoming flagship.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Leaks: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leaks have created a buzz in the industry. Images of the upcoming flagship smartphone have surfaced on social media platforms. Renowned tipsters have shared images of the handset, but leaks eventually turn out to deal damage to the companies. A report from PhoneArena claims that Samsung traced back the leaks to the employees responsible for them and fired them.
Recent leaks by tipsters may have caused a stir, but it was an X post by @Jukanlosreve showcasing images of the Samsung Galaxy S25+ that ultimately led to the termination of services for several Samsung employees. If you've ever noticed live images of unreleased devices with taped-over sections, it's not just a random choice—those areas often conceal identifying numbers or markings. These details can be traced back to the source of the leak, helping companies like Samsung identify and address such breaches.
How Were They Identified?
For the Galaxy S25+, the images shared in the post did not obscure the device identification number. This allowed Samsung to trace the leaked photos back to the individuals responsible for sharing them. For some employees working at phone manufacturing or assembly companies, selling leaked images of highly anticipated devices might seem like an appealing way to earn extra money. However, the risks are high, as being caught in the act can result in losing your job.
Max Jambor, editor of @AllAboutSamsung, shared another post highlighting the identification numbers visible on the Galaxy S25+. These numbers enabled Samsung to pinpoint the employees responsible for the leak, resulting in their termination, reported PhoneArena. Interestingly, this incident occurred just a day before Evan Blass leaked images of both the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25+, along with the announcement date for the Galaxy S25 series.
Congrats to the owner of unit CE092439139P4DF34E7ECE092 👍
— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) December 17, 2024
If I can read the identification, Samsung will be able too. https://t.co/hsVC6mwT9u pic.twitter.com/pAwwrhAV81
Jambor in a post also claimed that the owner of this handset lost his job.
He lost his job. https://t.co/TB1S8DXrDT
— Max Jambor (@MaxJmb) December 18, 2024
Samsung has not yet issued any public communication about the matter.
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