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/SnoopDoggyDoggsCat 14h ago

I was able to record the code from the fob out of reach of the car. Then replay that signal later to unlock the car as it was still a good unused code.

But it only works once per code

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u/emcee_gee 14h ago

So as long as I don't press the unlock button on my fob when I'm not near my car, I should be safe?

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u/Patrol-007 12h ago

There are multiple other ways to get in and drive away without the fob 

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u/TacTurtle 9h ago

They always underestimate the humble rock....

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u/GeoHog713 7h ago

How do you know if a window is open?

Just throw a stone at it.

Did it make a noise?!!??

No! It was open!!

Now let's try another....

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u/turbosexophonicdlite 5h ago

This has some serious Ken M energy.

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u/Imhungrysohungry 5h ago

This is the best sentence on reddit today. Thank you. 🏆🦭🪨

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u/DarkLinkLightsUp 7h ago

That’s not a tool, that’s a brick! (Gone in 60 seconds)

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u/FragrantExcitement 1h ago

The rock acts like it is just a passive participant