2023-06-29 16:27:57
Not only does it look like a toy, it also functions like a toy. archyde news on the networks of this hacking device called Flipper Zero goes around the world and is aimed at anyone interested in cybersecurity. Whether one is simply curious, techno-nerd or ascendant hacker, it can serve as a penetration tester for wireless systems or for more malicious purposes.
Towards sales of 80 million dollars in 2023
Born in Russia in 2020, the company, which notably recorded nearly US$5 million in pre-orders on Kickstarter, claims to have sold $25 million worth of devices last year alone. For this year, it plans to sell for $80 million.
But because of the invasion war that this country is waging in Ukraine and with a CEO of Ukrainian origin, the company was quick to cut all ties with the country of Vladimir Putin. New destination, London, England.
Flipper Devices inc.
What is Pinball Zero?
Cet device sold for US$169 includes a large number of ways to manipulate the systems we use every day, such as garage door openers, RFID card systems, remote keyless systems, key fobs, gate access, etc. In fact, you can program it to emulate a large number of locking systems.
Those who tried it were able to open garages, activate elevators, and open other locking systems. A real toy for young pirates!
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Fun, like a game
On the product’s website, it reads “the idea behind Flipper Zero is to combine all the hardware tools you need for on-the-go exploration and development. Flipper was inspired by the project pwnagotchibut unlike other DIY boards (do it yourself), Flipper was designed with the convenience of everyday use in mind – it has a sturdy casing, convenient buttons and a shape that avoids dirtying the circuit boards or scratching the pins. Flipper turns your projects into a game, reminding you that development should always be fun”.
300 000 Flipper Zero
Certainly an interesting toy to experiment with, but one that highlights just how insecure the world around us is. There are already over 300,000 hacking devices in the wild that make it easy to pick up signals from car keys and gate openers and then use them to open them.
It seems that the only constraint of the Pinball Zero is to update the device from an iOS mobile application. The company also clarifies that the firmware is open source and can be inspected by anyone.
As a company, Flipper Devices said its team “comprises both Ukrainians and Russians” and spoke out by saying it was “radically opposed to the ongoing special military operation and that ‘no member of [son] team did not support her.
The Pinball Zero page on the App Store, for iPhone Pinball Devices
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