Flipper Security Testing Tool Abuse Threatens both Physical Security and Cybersecurity

Overview

Flipper Zero is a portable electronic multi-functional pen-testing tool that came out in 2020. It combines hardware tools for hacking with custom, open-source software, that aids in hacking or intercepting numerous wireless signals. The device is capable of cloning ID and Access Cards, radios, keyless entry systems, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, garage doors, near-field communication (NFC) cards, and other wireless devices that communicate using short-range signals. The tool is being used by cybersecurity professionals, Hackers, and Criminals to compromise networks and it has been seen in the wild during active attacks.

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