A new and custom firmware for the popular Flipper Zero multi-tool device is reportedly capable of bypassing the rolling code security systems used in most modern vehicles, potentially putting millions of cars at risk of theft. Demonstrations by the YouTube channel “Talking Sasquach” reveal that the firmware, said to be circulating on the dark web, […] The post Flipper Zero ‘DarkWeb’ Firmware Bypasses Rolling Code Security on Major Vehicle Brands appeared first on Cyber Security News.

  • I_am_10_squirrels@beehaw.org
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    9 days ago

    I got a Club for my new car after someone tried to steal the last one. A combination of technical and physical security is best.

    • Øπ3ŕ@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      8 days ago

      To be fair, a Club’s only effective against thieves who’ve not encountered one before. A pair of handheld bolt cutters go right through most steering wheels and leave the latter completely functional afterwards, too. In that instance, the Club’s barely added 20 seconds to the theft.