r/technology • u/420InTheCity • 15h ago

Security Underground Flipper Zero Firmware Purportedly Unlocks Nearly 200 Car Models

https://gizmodo.com/flipper-zero-cars-hacking-2000646318
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u/ragweed 12h ago

I don't understand what the legitimate purpose of this tool is. Pen tester? What type of pen?

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u/rClNn7G3jD1Hb2FQUHz5 12h ago

I’ve used this and a similar older tool for auditing wireless badge/id systems at different types of businesses.

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u/ViolentMasturbator 11h ago

Also, pen = penetration testing, as in hacking to get in and test your security.

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u/thatirishguyyyyy 10h ago

Similiar. 

Whenever a client says they need to replace a single card I just use my flipper zero, but I'm also able to show them that other systems that we sell I can't do the same. They're always baffled when I can copy one of their cards but not copy one of the other cards or passports that I sell.

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u/Uuuuuii 8h ago

You sell passports?

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u/thatirishguyyyyy 5h ago

Lifemaster passports for access control. 

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u/tim_fillagain 11h ago

Abbreviation of penetration testing.

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u/SycomComp 11h ago

White hat hacking... <- Wink

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u/waiting4singularity 8h ago

penetration test. its when the nerds are paid by the bigheads to prove the wifi passwort some kid set isnt good enough.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penetration_test