For the sixth consecutive year, FIU is bringing its latest technology and most promising startups to eMerge Americas 2019, the international tech conference centered around digital innovation.
“I am pleased that our passion for innovative, research-driven solutions and our high performing students will be on display at eMerge,” said FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg.
This is FIU’s sixth year participating in eMerge Americas, which will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami, FL 33139, on April 29 and 30, 2019. Exhibits at FIU’s pavilion will include:
Hacking smart devices via sensors
Researchers from the College of Engineering & Computing will demonstrate how easy it is to hack into someone’s smart watch and other smart devices using a specific light pattern on a smartphone, like a flashlight. This could allow a hacker to steal someone’s bank account details, social media passwords, and other important information. The demonstrations underscore..