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If the dude had a couple more brain cells, he’d still have it. > Domingos said that he was initially asked by security if he knew what the device did. The tech
by menthe 3y ago
If the dude had a couple more brain cells, he’d still have it.
> Domingos said that he was initially asked by security if he knew what the device did. The technologist replied by stating that the Flipper Zero is capable of, among other things, scanning and copying badge cards such as those used by the airport’s security personnel.
- csteubs 3y agoThis guy was undoubtedly the kid who reminded the teacher to assign homework.
- Kiuhrly1 3y agoa more mature response might be something along the lines of "I'm a cybersecurity researcher/hobbyist and the device is used to communicate with other electronics for the purposes of security research", although that argument doesn't exactly have a good track record with law enforcement in many countries...
- resoluteteeth 3y ago"it's a device for analyzing wireless signals"
- jstarfish 3y agoEven that is saying too much. It's vague, nontechnical and invites follow-up questions, and implies you're the type who'll tamper with the aircraft in flight. It's also repetitive enough to come across as improvised. "As a private investigator, I use this tool to...investigate privates." I'd flag you. Sibling comment nails it-- "it's a wireless signal analyzer." Gets right to the point, sounds legit and implies safety through read-only operation.