Canada bans Flipper Zero due to theft concerns

Initiating the Canada Flipper Zero ban, the Canadian government has announced its intention to prohibit the possession and use of the Flipper Zero and similar gadgets, deeming them as potential tools for vehicle theft.

Reasoning behind the Canada Flipper Zero ban

The Flipper Zero, a compact, versatile device, is engineered for penetration testing and debugging across a wide range of hardware and digital platforms, supporting protocols such as RFID, radio, NFC, infrared, and Bluetooth.

Since its launch, users have vividly illustrated its capabilities through online videos, demonstrating how it can be used for replay attacks to unlock cars, gain entry to garages, ring doorbells, and clone various digital keys.

Amid rising car thefts, the Canada Flipper Zero ban emerges as a pivotal measure (Image credit)

“Criminals have been using sophisticated tools to steal cars. And Canadians are rightfully worried. Today, I announced we are banning the importation, sale and use of consumer hacking devices, like flippers, used to commit these crimes,” tweeted Canadian Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagn.

Criminals have been using sophisticated tools to steal cars. And Canadians are rightfully worried.
 
Today, I announced we are banning the importation, sale and use of consumer hacking devices, like flippers, used to commit these crimes.