Security News > 2024 > March > Flipper Zero makers respond to Canada’s ‘harmful’ ban proposal
The makers of Flipper Zero have responded to the Canadian government's plan to ban the device in the country, arguing that it is wrongfully accused of facilitating car thefts.
Flipper Devices, the maker of the portable pen-testing tool, argues that these accusations are ill-informed and Flipper Zero is incapable of stealing cars using keyless entry systems.
The Flipper Zero team also criticizes the ban decision as highly selective, considering that the internal electronics the device uses have been widely available for many years and are used by numerous other devices.
"The Flipper Zero is built with hardware components used in thousands of devices ranging from radio toys to educational DIY kits. For example, the CC1101 radio transceiver inside the Flipper Zero has been widely used since its release in 2007. The problem is not in the available radio hardware, but rather in the insecurity of outdated access control systems." - Flipper Devices.
Finally, the Flipper Zero team calls for the support of the security research and pen-testing community, asking people to sign a petition against the ban of Flipper Zero and similar devices.
Canada to ban the Flipper Zero to stop surge in car thefts.