Canada revisits decision to ban Flipper Zero

In February 2024 the Canadian government announced plans to ban the sale of the Flipper Zero, mainly because of its reported use to steal cars.

The Flipper Zero is a portable device that can be used in penetration testing with a focus on wireless devices and access control systems.

If that doesn’t help you understand what it can do, a few examples from the news might help.

Flipper Zero made headlines in October because versions running third-party firmware could be …

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