Explore the mechanics of the Pin Tumbler Lock, the most common type of lock. This video covers the following topics: - Parts of a Pin Tumbler Lock (00:42) - How to insert keys (01:22) - The concept of ...

They protect our homes, our cars, and our most valuable possessions--but did you ever wonder how keys work? Do you even know what the inside of a lock looks like? Check out the strangely mesmerizing ...

Discover the fascinating mechanics behind keys and locks in this informative video. It explores how these everyday tools ...

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 ...

Criminals could break into your house by simply recording the sound your key makes and using that to create a replica. This is according to a researchers who have been studying “acoustics-based ...

The movie version of lockpicking tends to emphasize the meticulous, delicate image of the craft. The hero or villain takes out a slim wallet of fine tools, applies them with skill and precision, and ...

CRIMINALS could break into your house by simply recording the sound your key makes and using that to create a replica. This is according to a researchers who have been studying "acoustics-based ...

This is a four-part series on how the security of locks can be quickly circumvented with simple to sophisticated tools produced for locksmiths and government agencies. There is a specialized group of ...

CARMEL, Ind., June 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schlage, a trusted leader in door hardware for over a century, is proud to introduce its new design and innovation studio, Pin & Tumbler™ A Studio by ...

Keyed locks are relatively easy to pick if you’ve spent enough time mastering the skill. But researchers at the National University of Singapore have just made it even easier. If you can use a ...

CRIMINALS could break into your house by simply recording the sound your key makes and using that to create a replica. This is according to a researchers who have been studying "acoustics-based ...