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Underground Flipper Zero Firmware Purportedly Unlocks Nearly 200 Car Models
- Researchers have unveiled new software for the Flipper Zero device that can bypass rolling code protections, enabling it to unlock numerous vehicles using just a single captured transmission.
- This development follows rising concerns about car thefts using hacking tools, prompting governments like Canada to attempt bans and experts to warn about widespread vulnerabilities.
- The firmware, sold on dark web forums for up to $1,000, enables cloning of key fob functions—including lock, unlock, trunk release, and engine start—affecting major brands such as Ford, Hyundai, and Kia.
- YouTube creator Talking Sasquach demonstrated that the firmware can “entirely break” vehicle security by capturing one transmission, generating valid subsequent codes, and exposing critical automotive cybersecurity flaws.
- Industry experts warn mass recalls or hardware overhauls may be necessary to address these fundamental weaknesses, while developers argue Flipper Zero highlights poor security rather than enabling theft directly.
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An investigation has found that the Dark Web sells modified firmwares to open the lock of dozens of car models, using Flipper Zero.
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Is the Flipper Zero the next big car theft gadget?
404 Media has a report out about an underground software market that enables the Flipper Zero to be used to unlock a wide variety of vehicles, including Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Hyundai, Kia, and several other models. The hack works by intercepting and cloning a key fob’s radio signal using custom firmware built for the Flipper Zero, a handheld device designed for analyzing and testing wireless communication protocols. The patches are sol…
·United States
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