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technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Flipper Zero firmware enters a community-powered maintenance phase

Flipper Devices will continue maintaining the Flipper Zero firmware with a smaller internal team and a heavier reliance on community contributions, while shifting focus to new devices like Flipper One (open Linux) and the Busy Bar. Full-time feature development is over, though official firmware remains supported. A new workflow uses weekly GitHub Discussions reviews, community‑driven pull requests with stricter checks, mandatory integration and regression testing, and oversight of AI-generated or low-level changes. With direct social‑media messaging disabled due to high user volume, requests are voted on in Discussions to influence the roadmap.

via BleepingComputer|

#community #firmware #flipper-zero

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Busy Bar: Flipper Zero's New Focus Gadget Turns Pomodoro into a Smart Home Trigger

The Flipper Zero team is releasing Busy Bar on July 14 as a focus-timer device with a blinking LED Display that shows “Busy.” It supports Matter for smart-home automation (e.g., locking doors, pausing music) and pairs with the Busy app to block apps/sites during focus. The first 3,000 units are discounted to $199 (regularly $249). An open API is planned for third-party integrations. This marks the second device from Flipper Labs after Flipper Zero tools, with a third device—Flipper One, a network multitool—teased for Kickstarter later this year, though RAM costs may affect early availability.

via Gizmodo|

#busy-bar #flipper-zero #pomodoro

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Flipper One aims to outgrow the pocket gadget with Linux power, but Flipper Zero still leads

The Flipper One is a larger, Linux-based successor promising more power and features (cellular, open development) at a higher, speculative price, while the Flipper Zero remains a compact, affordable NFC/IR/Sub-1GHz/RFID tool with a thriving app ecosystem. They’re designed for different use cases, so the Zero stays relevant even as the One develops.

via PCMag|

#flipper-one #flipper-zero #hardware

technology5 months ago•11 min saved

Eight beginner-friendly Flipper Zero hacks you can try today

A PCMag piece by Justyn Newman outlines eight approachable Flipper Zero projects for newcomers, including learning and emulating IR remotes, backing up access cards and fobs, emulating USB/Bluetooth HID devices, PC monitoring, a mouse jiggler, NFC/Amiibo reads, microchip lookups, and testing Tesla port signals. The article emphasizes responsible use and permission, warns about potential legal or ethical issues, and suggests exploring the Flipper ecosystem and community for more ideas.

via PCMag|

#flipper-zero #infrared #nfc

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Flipper Zero's Role in Car Theft: Threat or Tool?

The Flipper Zero can be used to unlock modern cars by exploiting vulnerabilities in the car's security system, specifically through reverse-engineering the rolling code algorithm, but the device itself isn't the core issue—it's the leak or reverse-engineering of automakers' security codes that enables these attacks.

via Jalopnik|

#car-security #flipper-zero #hacking

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tesla Theft: Uncovering Vulnerabilities and Mitigating Risks with Flipper Zero"

Security researchers have demonstrated how the Flipper Zero multi-tool gadget can be used to steal a Tesla Model 3 by exploiting vulnerabilities in the car's keyless entry and start system. By setting up a fake Tesla login page using the Flipper Zero's Wi-Fi capabilities, attackers can phish for credentials and create a phone key for the target vehicle, allowing them to take control and drive away. This revelation comes amidst the Government of Canada's plans to ban the Flipper Zero and similar devices to combat car theft, despite the fact that the demonstrated attack could be carried out using any Wi-Fi-enabled device capable of hosting a web page. Tesla has not publicly commented on the vulnerability of its vehicles.

via Hackster.io|

#car-theft #cybersecurity #flipper-zero

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Flipper Zero: The Tesla-Stealing Multitool Indictment"

The Flipper Zero, a device that has been wrongly accused of aiding in the theft of Teslas, is not actually responsible for the attack. The real vulnerability lies in a phishing attack that targets Tesla owners by creating a fake WiFi network to steal their login information. While the Flipper Zero can generate a fake WiFi network, many other devices can do the same, and the attack itself is more about social engineering than traditional hacking. The researchers who discovered the vulnerability are aiming to prompt Tesla to strengthen protections within their app to prevent such attacks.

via Jalopnik|

#cybersecurity #flipper-zero #hacking

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tesla Cars Vulnerable to Unlocking and Theft via Flipper Zero WiFi Attack"

Security researchers have discovered that a Flipper Zero device can be used to execute a phishing attack on Tesla accounts, allowing attackers to unlock and steal cars. By creating a fake Tesla Guest WiFi network, the attacker can trick victims into entering their credentials, enabling them to add a new Phone Key and gain control of the vehicle. Despite the researchers' recommendations for improved security measures, Tesla has stated that the current process is intended behavior and does not require a key card for authentication.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #flipper-zero #phishing-attack

cybersecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

"Tesla Theft: Unleashing MiTM Phishing with Flipper Zero"

Researchers demonstrated a Man-in-the-Middle (MiTM) phishing attack using a Flipper Zero to compromise Tesla accounts, allowing attackers to unlock and start cars. The attack exploits a security gap in the Tesla app and software, enabling the addition of a new 'Phone Key' without proper authentication. This could be performed using various devices, posing a significant security risk. Despite the researchers' report, Tesla deemed the behavior as intended and did not acknowledge the need for additional security measures.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #flipper-zero #man-in-the-middle

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Stealing a Tesla with a Flipper Zero: Is it Possible?"

Security researchers discovered a design flaw that allows hackers to hijack a Tesla using a Flipper Zero, a $169 hacking tool, by tricking Tesla owners into revealing their login information through a fake Tesla website. Once the hackers gain access to the Tesla app, they can set up a "phone key" and drive away with the vehicle. Despite notifying Tesla about the vulnerability, the company claimed it was intended behavior. The researchers suggest that Tesla should make key card authentication mandatory and notify users when new keys are created to prevent such attacks.

via Gizmodo|

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technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Flipper Zero Transforms into a Raspberry Pi-Powered Game Controller"

The Flipper Zero pentester multi-tool now features a Video Game Module (VGM) with a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, enabling DVI output to connect to televisions. The device, priced at $49, aims to transform Flipper Zero into a gaming platform, although its gaming capabilities may not match those of more powerful handheld consoles. The company hopes to inspire developers and retro enthusiasts to explore new uses for the device, but its price has raised some eyebrows. Despite concerns about potential misuse, the Flipper Zero team emphasizes its focus on security testing and development, with over half a million devices sold worldwide.

via The Register|

#diy #flipper-zero #gaming

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Flipper Zero Transforms into a Gaming Controller with Hand-Tracking and Motion Control"

The Flipper Zero digital multi-tool, known for its hacking and home system control capabilities, can now play games with the new Video Game Module powered by Raspberry Pi's RP2040 microcontroller. The module includes sensors for hand-tracking, a 3-axis gyroscope, and a 3-axis accelerometer, allowing games to incorporate tilt and shake functionalities. The device's 1.4-inch display may be small for gaming, but the module supports video output to external displays. Priced at $49, the module aims to expand the Flipper Zero's functionality and has potential for creative use within the open source community.

via Engadget|

#digital-multi-tool #flipper-zero #gaming

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Flipper Zero and Raspberry Pi Unite for Hand-Tracking Video Game Module"

Flipper Zero, known for its digital multitool capabilities, has introduced a new Video Game Module powered by a Raspberry Pi 2040 chip, enabling HDMI output and access to new functions like gyroscopes. The module, designed for the Flipper's pentesting tool, can be used independently and is compatible with Raspberry Pi's RP2040 microcontroller, opening up new possibilities for tinkerers. The collaboration between Flipper and Raspberry Pi aims to bridge the gap between retro-gaming nostalgia and cutting-edge research, encouraging DIY projects and community involvement.

via Dexerto|

#flipper-zero #microcontroller #raspberry-pi

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Transform Your Flipper Zero into a Game Controller with Raspberry Pi-Powered Video Game Module"

Flipper Devices has collaborated with Raspberry Pi to release a Video Game Module for the Flipper Zero, powered by a Raspberry Pi RP2040 microcontroller, turning the device into a game controller with hand movement tracking and video output capabilities. Priced at $49, the module allows for rudimentary gaming and running applications programmed in C, C++, or MicroPython. This marks the first collaboration between the two organizations, aiming to bridge retro-gaming nostalgia with cutting-edge research, despite the controversy surrounding the Flipper's use in hacking activities.

via Gizmodo|

#flipper-zero #gaming #microcontroller

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"10 Practical Uses for the Flipper Zero Device"

The Flipper Zero is a versatile hardware hacking tool that supports various radio protocols, allowing it to perform useful tasks such as scanning pet RFID microchips, starting a Pomodoro timer, copying a garage door key, controlling televisions, creating NFC business cards, improving account security, setting up a metronome, advancing slides in a presentation, simulating a keyboard for small computers, and playing retro video games.

via Gizmodo|

#flipper-zero #hardware-hacking #infrared-signals