The Flipper Zero is a device banned from sale on Amazon recently, but which is a phenomenon on TikTok. It is a device that can be used within a legal framework… but also and above all illegally. Despite this, you are rather against its ban.
During the month of April, we report in our columns the history of Pinball Zero. This is quite a fascinating electronic device, sold on the Internet. Nicknamed the “ Hacker’s Tamagotchi », the Flipper Zero can read, copy and emulate RFID and NFC tags, remote controls and digital keys. All thanks to infrared signals. In practice, the Flipper Zero then makes it possible to clone hotel keys, modify the prices on the billboards of service stations or even replace the remote controls as can be seen on many TikTok videos.
But beware ! The capabilities of this device are often overplayed on these videos, since advanced computer knowledge is required to truly use the device maliciously. For example, it is impossible to copy a bank card, or to open a car with this device. On a Tesla, it is still possible to open the charging port (but not to unlock it), since it incorporates an NFC chip. To successfully enter a secure Wi-Fi, however, additional development boards must be used.
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As you can see, Pinball Zero can help malicious people. But it can also be used by security professionals to optimize their process of work. Or quite simply by individuals who are handymen and passionate about new technologies. It can also help to understand certain systems, in an educational way.
Do you understand Amazon’s decision to ban this device that is a phenomenon on TikTok?
The American branch of Amazon, however, wanted to ban the sale of the Pinball Zero, to avoid highlighting this product that could be used maliciously. Do you understand this ban? Are you in favor of it? This is the question we asked you last week.
Overall, you are generally against the ban (43.9% of respondents), which is not surprising considering that this is a device that is not within everyone’s reach. and that blaming the tool is often the best way to miss the point. You are still 43.3% to be for a ban on the device, whether total or confined to individuals. Suffice to say that the score remains tight!
Finally, note that 12.8% of people who responded to this survey simply have no opinion on the matter. After all, it is a sideline accessory.
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