Overview

• 404 Media describes a seller offering two tiers of custom firmware for the device at roughly $600 and $1,000, claiming about 150 buyers who pay with cryptocurrency.
• A shared list reportedly names nearly 200 models across brands including Ford, Audi, Volkswagen, Subaru, Hyundai, and Kia, with some 2025 models noted and Honda labeled as in development.
• Cracked builds of the paid patches are already spreading, raising the likelihood of broader, free distribution beyond initial customers.
• Using the technique requires a Flipper Zero and the custom firmware, and current reporting suggests it can unlock vehicles but may not enable starting or permanent theft.
• Flipper Devices says it is unaware of any confirmed thefts tied to its product and points to third‑party software exploiting car vulnerabilities, as similar radio attacks have previously led to fixes such as a £49 update in the UK.