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Flipper Zero, Car Thieves, and a Brewing Security Crisis: What’s Really Going On? (www.carsandhorsepower.com)
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Underground developers are selling Flipper Zero “car unlock” packages for hundreds of dollars, complete with a PDF listing targeted makes and models and whether the hack enables only door unlocks or full start/drive.

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (1 child)

Sounds like poor design on the manufacturers part if a $20 microprocessor and radio can break into a car.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    Ding ding ding

    It's just manufacturer managers going to the el cheapo solutions, which gets them the bonus they way, then the leave. Then it's surprised Pikachu face time when the entire system stinks and is worthless

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