“There is a trend developing worldwide of emerging technology that allows some devices to be able to read the codes and frequencies from electronic devices,” police said.
An internal email sent to Queensland police officers has warned of the dangers of a device capable of emulating, copying and transferring “a variety of different types of frequency and code to open cars, garage doors and safes”.Credit:Marketed as a “multi-tool device for geeks”, police believe its capabilities could include the ability to unlock car doors remotely.
“If in close proximity, the Flipper Zero can force notifications through Bluetooth to mobile phones.” “On occasion as well, they’re being used to read the frequencies of key fobs from cars to allow criminals to access vehicles.“These devices have turned up whether that’s in search warrants or being handed into the police station.
The email, obtained by Nine News, said “the Flipper Zero is able to be upgraded for use via many different and possibly unknown means by experienced hackers”, meaning its true capabilities were “evolving” and “unknown”.“If you’re concerned about the frequency being read from your car fob, place your car keys in a tin or something like a Faraday case, which is a foil case.Canada has moved to ban the importation, sale and use of the Flipper Zero.