Flipper Zero (https://flipperzero.one) is a very popular tool among security researchers and penetration testers. In June 2023 an estimation was made that 300 000 units have been sold. Behind the tool is a company, Flipper Devices Inc. registered in Delaware USA. A closer look shows that the main development took place in Moscow, Russia. This fact is well known and “accepted”. When further investigations are made it shows that the organization that developed the tool itself has connections to a person directly associated with the DNC hack during the US elections 2016, and thus to FSB and GRU. Even the front figure of Flipper Zero is related to previous suspicious activity such as DDOS attacks and cyber sabotage. This talk will give you an insight into Russian cyber security business and hacking community and provide a deeper understanding why using tools and software developed in Russia is not a good idea.