..which has triggered new TikTok prank wave because it can switch off phones, TVs, hack game machines and clone credit cards
The FlipperZero gadget allows users to hack into digital frequencies such as radio waves and TV signals at the touch of a button
While often used for social media pranks, the tool has more nefarious uses - including the ability to intercept a remote car key signal
The tech is also able to open doors locked through a key card, as it can read and remember digital frequency information for later use
The FlipperZero device, which was retailing for $169, is not solely designed for tricking unsuspecting victims, and its use will remind some of retro 'Tamagotchi' games.
Users play with a digital pet dolphin that they 'feed' by hacking into frequencies, which is done through an electronic multi-tool that can hack into a feed at the click of a button.
In videos shared across social media, students have been seen using it to disrupt classes by turning off smart boards and annoying their friends by shutting down screens when they are in a live video game.
In another, a user was able to hack into the digital wallpaper in a restaurant and menu screens in a fast-food chain.
Built through a crowdfunding campaign that raised almost $5 million three years ago, Flipper Zero hardly shies away from its capabilities, with its website noting that the toy 'loves hacking digital stuff, such as radio protocols, access control systems, hardware and more.'
Many have used the gadget to frustrate those around them through harmless pranks, like turning off a video game or switching the channel on a TV inside a business.
However, the tool also appears to have more nefarious uses, including using its sub-1 GHz radio feature to mimic the signals on a car's key remote control to unlock it.
This potential is limited, however, as most modern cars have a 'rolling encryption' scheme that replaces the wave used to unlock a car with each click that is not overridden by the FlipperZero, according to HowToGeek.
For older cars, they may be more vulnerable.
The tool was banned by Amazon because of its card skimming technology. In a demonstration, it was shown how credit card information could be stolen easily, including on Apple Pay, so long as the fraudster has access to the card itself
Videos at link
Flipper Zero hacking gas prices
Original video of Flipper Zero hacking gas prices
Wait what ?? Flipper Zero ??
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Flipper zero open the all of hotel doors
Damn, first I have heard of it! Cyberpunk era equivalent of a set of lock picks I guess.
From what I understand devices like this have existed for a while. A bunch of nerds bundled the tech into one little device and made an easy interface to use it.
Then a bunch of useless fuck heads went and made tic-toc videos of themselves using these things to do illegal shit.
The FlipperZero gadget allows users to hack into digital frequencies such as radio waves and TV signals at the touch of a button
While often used for social media pranks, the tool has more nefarious uses - including the ability to intercept a remote car key signal
The tech is also able to open doors locked through a key card, as it can read and remember digital frequency information for later use
The FlipperZero device, which was retailing for $169, is not solely designed for tricking unsuspecting victims, and its use will remind some of retro 'Tamagotchi' games.
Users play with a digital pet dolphin that they 'feed' by hacking into frequencies, which is done through an electronic multi-tool that can hack into a feed at the click of a button.
In videos shared across social media, students have been seen using it to disrupt classes by turning off smart boards and annoying their friends by shutting down screens when they are in a live video game.
In another, a user was able to hack into the digital wallpaper in a restaurant and menu screens in a fast-food chain.
Built through a crowdfunding campaign that raised almost $5 million three years ago, Flipper Zero hardly shies away from its capabilities, with its website noting that the toy 'loves hacking digital stuff, such as radio protocols, access control systems, hardware and more.'
Many have used the gadget to frustrate those around them through harmless pranks, like turning off a video game or switching the channel on a TV inside a business.
However, the tool also appears to have more nefarious uses, including using its sub-1 GHz radio feature to mimic the signals on a car's key remote control to unlock it.
This potential is limited, however, as most modern cars have a 'rolling encryption' scheme that replaces the wave used to unlock a car with each click that is not overridden by the FlipperZero, according to HowToGeek.
For older cars, they may be more vulnerable.
The tool was banned by Amazon because of its card skimming technology. In a demonstration, it was shown how credit card information could be stolen easily, including on Apple Pay, so long as the fraudster has access to the card itself
Videos at link
Flipper Zero hacking gas prices
Original video of Flipper Zero hacking gas prices
Wait what ?? Flipper Zero ??
Attached File
Flipper zero open the all of hotel doors
Damn, first I have heard of it! Cyberpunk era equivalent of a set of lock picks I guess.
From what I understand devices like this have existed for a while. A bunch of nerds bundled the tech into one little device and made an easy interface to use it.
Then a bunch of useless fuck heads went and made tic-toc videos of themselves using these things to do illegal shit.
