Canadian authorities have banned the import, sale and use of the Flipper Zero device developed by Russian developer Pavel Zhovner. The reason for the decision was the increase in car thefts using wireless alarm hacking. This situation was officially reported Web site Canadian government.
Flipper Zero is a pocket-sized device with a small monochrome display. The device is designed to scan and interact with a variety of wireless communication protocols, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, infrared or regular radio.
Using Flipper Zero, you can change TV channels, copy magnetic keys of intercoms and hotels, read pets’ RFID chips, and check some obstacles. The device is called the “hacker Tamagotchi” due to its external resemblance to a Japanese electronic toy and its mascot (branded character) in the form of a dolphin that “lives” inside the device.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his speech that the new ban will affect any vehicle that can be used to bypass car anti-theft systems.
“It is unacceptable that you can buy tools that will help you steal cars on major Internet platforms,” the head of the Canadian government stressed.
According to technology portal columnist Dan Goodin, the Canadian authorities’ fight against Flipper Zero will not protect car enthusiasts much because the functions of this device are designed for harmless enthusiasts, not professional criminals. Flipper Zero does not have the advanced capabilities to overcome modern anti-hacking systems built into cars, phones, smart cards and other electronic devices.
Today’s car thieves use special equipment to capture radio signals, allowing them to unlock and start a car without the ignition key. Such complexes usually include several devices.
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Source: Gazeta
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