‘Wall of Flippers’ detects Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks

‘Wall of Flippers’ detects Flipper Zero Bluetooth spam attacks

December 23, 2023 at 02:24PM

‘Wall of Flippers’ is a new Python project that detects Bluetooth spam attacks by Flipper Zero and Android devices. It identifies the origin of attacks, enabling targeted protection measures. The project addresses serious disruptions caused by these attacks, impacting various devices, including medical equipment. ‘Wall of Flippers’ aims to provide continuous monitoring and real-time information on potential threats. Instructions for installation are available on the developer’s GitHub repository.

From the provided meeting notes, the key takeaways are:

1. There is a growing concern about Bluetooth spam attacks launched by Flipper Zero and Android devices, causing business disruption and posing potential risks to medical equipment and users’ well-being.

2. The ‘Wall of Flippers’ (WoF) project is a Python script designed to detect and respond to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) spam attacks. It aims to continuously scan and update users about nearby BTLE devices, potential threats, and general activity.

3. The project currently detects Flipper Zero activity, iOS and Android crashes, Windows Swift Pair BTLE and LoveSpouse BTLE detections.

4. WoF captures the MAC address of the spamming device, signal strength, and data contained in the packets.

5. Detailed installation and setup instructions for WoF can be found on the developer’s GitHub repository.

It is important to note that BleepingComputer has not tested WoF and cannot provide guarantees about the safety of the script, so users are advised to inspect the code before installing.

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