Collaborate Disseminate
We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. …read more Continue reading This Robot Picks Locks, If You’re Very Patient
[Etienne Sellan] got one of these lovely $5 logic analyzers. As with any shiny new tool, he started looking for things to investigate with it, and his gaze fell on …read more Continue reading Anyone Can Be The Master Of This Master Lock Safe
Combination locks! They’re great if you’re skilled at remembering arbitrary strings of numbers, and have a dramatic flair that’s made them a famous part of many a heist movie. They come in a wide variety of styles, and are vulnerable to a different set of attacks than the more typical …read more
Despite what the media might tell you, picking locks isn’t just for spies and guys wearing balaclavas. Those who pick as a hobby, or even competitively, think of locks as logic puzzles. Each lock is a unique challenge, and defeating it requires patience, dexterity, and perhaps most importantly the experience that comes from regular practice. But where does one start if they want to get into the world of recreational lock picking, also known as locksport?
Many people begin their journey on a practice lock, usually made of clear plastic so you can see its inner-workings. That’s fine for the …read more
When [Odin917’s] parents went away on vacation, they took the apartment mailbox key with them. With the mail quickly piling up in the mailbox, he needed to get in there. He could have had the building super replace the lock, for a fee of course. Instead he had his parents email a photo of the key, which he used to 3D print his own copy.
Using a photograph as a template for a 3D printed copy is nothing new. We’ve covered it in-depth right here. However, this is the first time we’ve seen the technique put to use for good …read more
Zach Schlumpf is the Recruiting Coordinator for IOActive. An Army Veteran, former Red Teamer, and Seattle Locksport volunteer, Zach joins us to discuss recruiting, social engineering, and the balance between technical and soft skills! Full Show NotesVi… Continue reading Zach Schlumpf, IOActive – Startup Security Weekly #64
