“This here’s the Lockpocking Lawyer, and today we’re going to take a closer look at the Flipper Zero….”
this post was submitted on 10 Feb 2024
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Um.... You don't even need the flipper zero to steal a car. I'm not even sure it's strong enough to emulate the key.
Pretty sure you can't even use the Flipper in the way thieves are using cheap alibaba radio amplifiers on the proximity fobs that people keep near their front door...
One question, has the Canadian police actually arrested people using the flipper to steal cars?
How hard would it be to make a similar device?
Politicians being stupid and thick, as usual.
This can be replicated with off-the-shelf components and readily available software. The real issue is the low security of cars.
Also, a similar device with better capabilities is about to hit the market.
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How specific is the law? I can imagine these idiots either...
- Very specifically banning flipper so now people make a functionally identical device called the reppilf that is totally legal
- Banning any computing device capable of transmitting radio, thus outlawing all cellphones, laptops, desktops, iot, etc.
PS: as others said, wouldn't be super hard to pull off, just a matter of assembling parts. This is why banning tools is almost always fucking stupid and only penalizes those who follow the law.
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Oh Canada...
Confidentiality incorrect