A new phone-hacking threat has been discovered by researchers at the University of Florida, and those in the field of cybersecurity have taken notice. This ""invisible finger"" technology allows cybercriminals to hack into nearby touchscreen devices without touching them.
“Our research is designed to help the industry identify vulnerabilities, so they can improve the security of their products for the customers and reduce the potential for phone-hacking,” said Shuo Wang, the UF electrical and computer engineering professor who led the team. “In other words, we’re looking for the weaknesses.”
While the threat isn’t realized just yet, Wang’s goal is to stay ahead of any would-be hackers and help manufacturers prevent the problem before it starts. Learn how UF teams are getting ahead of this threat. ➡️ news.ufl.edu/2...
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