Flipper Zero - Tool

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
5
occurrences
First Seen
December 8, 2025
Last Seen
May 21, 2026

Flipper Zero is a tool tracked across 4 threat clusters and 5 intelligence report mentions on ThreatCluster. First observed December 8, 2025; most recent activity May 21, 2026.

Overview

Flipper Zero is a compact, open-source hardware hacking tool with multiple interfaces (RFID/NFC, Bluetooth, IR, GPIO, 1-Wire, etc.) designed for security research and pentesting. Its portability and feature set make it popular among enthusiasts, but also raise concerns about misuse for unauthorized access or manipulation, which is highlighted by reports of arrests linked to 'advanced' hacking equipment.

Related Threat Clusters

  • NYC Inauguration Bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero Devices

    New York City's 2026 mayoral inauguration of Zohran Mamdani has prohibited attendees from bringing specific devices, including Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero, as part of its security measures. The ban also includes…

    3 articles · Updated December 31, 2025
  • Flipper Zero Device Enables Home Hacking in Under an Hour

    The Flipper Zero, a versatile hacking device, allows users to manipulate various home systems, including garage doors and security locks. It features a user-friendly interface and a wide array of open-source tools,…

    2 articles · Updated February 28, 2026
  • Three Ukrainians Detained in Warsaw with Hacking Equipment

    Polish police arrested three Ukrainian nationals in Warsaw after discovering hacking equipment and spy detection devices in their vehicle. The men, aged 39, 42, and 43, were stopped during a traffic check on Senatorska…

    7 articles · Updated December 8, 2025
  • Flipper One: New Modular Linux Device for Hackers and Tinkerers Unveiled

    Flipper Devices has announced the Flipper One, a modular ARM-based Linux computer designed for networking and hardware experimentation. Unlike its predecessor, the Flipper Zero, which focused on hacking radio…

    7 articles · Updated May 21, 2026

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • Flipper One project needs community help to build open Linux platform — Bleepingcomputer · May 21, 2026
  • Flipper Zero Hacks for Beginners: 8 Simple Ways to Use It Right Out of the Box — Pcmag · March 1, 2026
  • I Taught Myself to Use the Flipper Zero in an Hour, Then Hacked Everything in My Home — Au.Pcmag · February 28, 2026
  • New York’s incoming mayor bans Raspberry Pi at his inauguration party — Theregister · December 31, 2025
  • Poland arrests Ukrainians utilizing 'advanced' hacking equipment — Bleepingcomputer · December 8, 2025

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