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Flipper Zero ‘DarkWeb’ Firmware Bypasses Rolling Code Security on Major Vehicle Brands (cybersecuritynews.com)

submitted 7 months ago by lemmydev2@infosec.pub to c/pulse_of_truth@infosec.pub

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A new and custom firmware for the popular Flipper Zero multi-tool device is reportedly capable of bypassing the rolling code security systems used in most modern vehicles, potentially putting millions of cars at risk of theft. Demonstrations by the YouTube channel “Talking Sasquach” reveal that the firmware, said to be circulating on the dark web, […] The post Flipper Zero ‘DarkWeb’ Firmware Bypasses Rolling Code Security on Major Vehicle Brands appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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[–] GrumpyDuckling@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago

Without knowing how it works, my best guess is that the micro controller and the radio chip are separate so they are flashing the radio controller and not the main part. I did that with my sonoff 433mhz gateway. I installed Tasmota but the codes it could read were limited. I then flashed the 433mhz radio chip with a different firmware which can read all raw codes on that frequency.