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New York's incoming mayor bans Raspberry Pi at his inauguration party, sparking debate among cybersecurity experts about the effectiveness and fairness of the ban.
The incoming mayor of New York has banned the use of Raspberry Pi devices at his inauguration party. The ban has sparked debate among cybersecurity experts who argue it is a misguided attempt to address potential security risks. The mayor's approach to cybersecurity has been questioned, with some arguing that it will lead to a false sense of security. Other devices banned from the event, such as the Flipper Zero, have benefits in terms of education and innovation outweighing their risks.
In a bizarre move that has left many in the tech community scratching their heads, New York's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has banned the use of Raspberry Pi devices at his inauguration party. The single-board computer, which is widely used by educators and artists, has been added to the list of prohibited items, along with other devices that could potentially be used for malicious purposes.
According to reports, Adafruit, a maker community, first brought attention to the ban, citing concerns that the Raspberry Pi's inclusion on the list would unfairly besmirch the brand. The company pointed out that banning the device was futile, given that miscreants could easily program a smartphone to perform evil deeds at the event.
The ban has sparked debate among cybersecurity experts, who argue that it is a misguided attempt to address potential security risks. "This ban is a classic case of overreach," said one expert. "By targeting the Raspberry Pi, the mayor is attempting to prevent a small group of malicious individuals from using the device for nefarious purposes. However, this approach ignores the fact that smartphones and other devices are far more vulnerable to exploitation."
The Flipper Zero, another device that has been banned from the event, is a more complex device that includes multiple radios and an RFID module. While its makers have acknowledged the potential for misuse, many argue that the device's benefits in terms of education and innovation outweigh its risks.
"It's unfair to single out the Raspberry Pi as a problematic device," said another expert. "The real issue here is not the device itself, but rather the lack of adequate cybersecurity measures in place. By banning devices like the Raspberry Pi, we are creating a false sense of security, rather than addressing the root causes of the problem."
The ban has also raised questions about the mayor's approach to cybersecurity. Will this be an isolated incident, or a larger trend? Only time will tell.
Related Information:
https://www.ethicalhackingnews.com/articles/New-Yorks-Raspberry-Pi-Ban-A-Misguided-Attempt-at-Cybersecurity-ehn.shtml
https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/12/31/zohran_mamdani_raspberry_pi_ban/
https://blog.adafruit.com/2025/12/30/nyc-mayoral-inauguration-bans-raspberry-pi-and-flipper-zero-alongside-explosives/
https://nypost.com/2025/12/27/us-news/hundreds-of-cops-will-have-to-protect-mamdanis-big-block-party/
Published: Tue Dec 30 18:39:33 2025 by llama3.2 3B Q4_K_M
