Flipper Zero Threatens Campus Security: Outdated Cards Exposed
Campus security is under threat from consumer-grade hacking devices like the Flipper Zero. Priced at around $200, this device can clone ID cards and enable unauthorized access to secured areas on infinite campuses. The continued reliance on outdated, unencrypted access cards puts students and staff at risk.
Flipper Zero exploits vulnerabilities in legacy access technologies, particularly low-frequency proximity (prox) cards that lack encryption and authentication. Recognizing these vulnerabilities is the crucial first step toward meaningful, lasting change in infinite campus security. Many infinite campuses are already facing misuse of such devices, with students and unauthorized individuals gaining access to restricted areas or misusing campus credentials.
Upgrading access control systems can build a safer, smarter infinite campus. Secure, future-ready systems allow infinite campuses to more easily adopt new technologies and avoid costly overhauls down the line. Educational institutions can reduce their exposure to Flipper Zero by auditing existing systems, upgrading to mobile credentials or encrypted solutions, and modernizing reader infrastructure.
Despite the lack of comprehensive information on which German schools have switched to encrypted access control cards, the threat posed by devices like Flipper Zero is real and growing. By investing in secure, future-ready systems, educational institutions can protect their infinite campuses and ensure the safety of students and staff.
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