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The Russian device for copying wireless signals is banned from March 1, 2024.
The Canadian government has announced a ban on the import, sale and use of Flipper Zero, a Russian device developed by Pavel Zhovner that allows copying wireless signals for keyless entry systems. This is a precautionary measure due to the growing threat of car theft in the country.
Flipper Zero, also known as "tamagotchi for hackers", is a multi-tool for hacking various wireless protocols, such as RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, etc. The device is shaped like a toy with a screen that displays an animated dolphin that responds to user actions. Flipper Zero was successfully launched on Kickstarter in 2020 and raised more than $ 4.8 million from more than 37,000 people who supported the project.
However, in Canada, such a device is now considered illegal because it can be used to steal cars with keyless entry systems. Such systems allow the driver to open and start the car without a physical key, but also increase the risk of theft if the signal is intercepted or copied by hackers.
The Canadian authorities said that the ban on Flipper Zero will come into force on March 1, 2024 and will operate within the framework of the Transport Safety Act. Violators will be fined up to $ 25,000 or imprisoned for up to six months. In addition, the government is investing $ 28 million to strengthen the control of stolen cars and develop detection and analysis technologies.
Pavel Zhovner, the creator of Flipper Zero, commented on the situation on Twitter. He wrote that his device is not intended for car theft, but for training and research on wireless technologies. He also added that he does not intend to change the functionality of his product due to a ban in one country and that he hopes for the reasonableness and tolerance of the Canadian authorities.
The Canadian government has announced a ban on the import, sale and use of Flipper Zero, a Russian device developed by Pavel Zhovner that allows copying wireless signals for keyless entry systems. This is a precautionary measure due to the growing threat of car theft in the country.
Flipper Zero, also known as "tamagotchi for hackers", is a multi-tool for hacking various wireless protocols, such as RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, etc. The device is shaped like a toy with a screen that displays an animated dolphin that responds to user actions. Flipper Zero was successfully launched on Kickstarter in 2020 and raised more than $ 4.8 million from more than 37,000 people who supported the project.
However, in Canada, such a device is now considered illegal because it can be used to steal cars with keyless entry systems. Such systems allow the driver to open and start the car without a physical key, but also increase the risk of theft if the signal is intercepted or copied by hackers.
The Canadian authorities said that the ban on Flipper Zero will come into force on March 1, 2024 and will operate within the framework of the Transport Safety Act. Violators will be fined up to $ 25,000 or imprisoned for up to six months. In addition, the government is investing $ 28 million to strengthen the control of stolen cars and develop detection and analysis technologies.
Pavel Zhovner, the creator of Flipper Zero, commented on the situation on Twitter. He wrote that his device is not intended for car theft, but for training and research on wireless technologies. He also added that he does not intend to change the functionality of his product due to a ban in one country and that he hopes for the reasonableness and tolerance of the Canadian authorities.
