The Canadian government plans to ban the Flipper Zero and similar devices after tagging them as tools thieves can use to steal cars.

  • AutistoMephisto@lemmy.worldEnglish
    414·
    9 months ago

    Yes, but even if the base model hardware is incapable of doing something, someone savvy enough could modify it. It’s the same logic they use to ban AR-15s in some states in the US. By default, all civilian ARs are built to fire in semi-auto only, BUT, a knowledgeable individual can make it fire in full auto if they drill a hole in the lower receiver in just the right spot.

    Edit: Okay, I’m getting roasted for pointing out that no system is 100% secure against malicious actors? Perhaps you’re missing my point that I disagree with banning Flipper Zero and fully believe it’s Canadian politicians looking like they’re doing something, regardless of whether or not it will actually work.

    • gian @lemmy.grys.itEnglish
      71·
      9 months ago

      Yes, but even if the base model hardware is incapable of doing something, someone savvy enough could modify it.

      Which negate the whole point of the discussion.

      If someone can modify it, the same someone does not need it.

    • atx_aquarian@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      9 months ago

      Good point in general, but, what they’re specifically talking about here (rolling codes), perhaps what they should have said is that no one can (feasibly) do it, not just that their hardware isn’t capable.

      Edit: Oh, for the blocking signal, that part might be functionality that could be added, I see what I think you’re saying there. Still, that would be a step towards it, but it would still require serious hardware to crack a private key, as I understand.

    • Bye@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      9 months ago

      Are people downvoting this because you made a fair comparison between something they like (flipper) and something they don’t (guns)? Like are you being downvoted out of cognitive dissonance?