Homeowners have locks to keep bad guys out. Dave Gallager sells them for a living. When Josh, his locksmith came in demonstrating lock bumping he got concerned. Gallager recalled, " He was just ...

I received this note and the film being referenced is scary. I find nothing about this ability for "master keys to be bumped/used on MOST house locks". Is this a scam, or is principle similar to ...

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - Have you ever heard of lock bumping? It's a technique for opening a lock using a specially crafted key, and it may be a burglar's secret weapon in ripping you off. Lock ...

Chances are, your home’s front door is vulnerable to a crime that can be accomplished by a novice: lock-bumping. With a specially cut “bump key” and the well-timed whack of a hammer, someone can ...

Noted security expert Marc Weber Tobias contributes a new column, The Lockdown, exposing the shoddy security you may depend on. The Bump Key: A new old threat to the security of mechanical locks The ...

The Internet is making easier for criminals to get their hands on a tool that can pick a lock in seconds. For years, locksmiths have used "bump keys." With a tap, the key can pick nearly all ...

Getting past a locked door is easy if you have the right tools. It’s just a matter of knowing how to adjust the pins inside to an even level while turning the mechanism at the same time when ...

Anyone who knows anything about locks and lock picking knows that most locks on most doors -- the tumbler variety -- can be picked with a little skill and a couple of tools. But what would you say to ...

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