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When we talk about lockpicking, there are many things that pop up. Lockpicking is a mix of skills, art, and science and can't be talked about in isolation. In this article, we will be talking about some of the locks that have given real nightmares to lockpickers. To be honest, there is (and will be) no lock that can be declared unpickable. With some time, effort and dedication – every lock in the world can be picked. But the complex the lock is, the harder it is to pick. Standard, pin tumbler locks are the simplest form of locks, introduce...

Electronics or digital locks are nothing new, the first electronic lock was invented in 1976. Since then the technology has come a long way. We are seeing digital locks in cars, homes, offices and almost everywhere. The science behind locks remain same, what has changed is just the ease of use and the level of security they provide. It is important to keep in mind that digital locks can be picked as well as they are just different in technology and looks. Of course, you need a different skillset and tools to pick digital locks - details of which we might cover...

The Security pin is one of the most crucial element of a lock. The type of security pins is what determines the level of security that lock offers. For lockpickers and makers, understanding the mechanism and type of security pins is essential. Since we are all about locks and lockpickers, we decided to explain our readers a bit more about lock pins and their different types.   Let’s start with a brief explanation...   Security Pin Explained:   Security pins were invented to make tumbler locks difficult to pick. So, it wasn’t an invention but an enhancement. Before security pins...

Before we begin, it is important to understand what lock picking is and lock pickers do. Lock picking is an art that is tough to learn. It requires great attention to detail, a sharp mind, and a lot of dedication & hard work. Just like hacking, we usually associate lock picking with something illegal, this should not be the case. Have you ever heard of ethical hacking? It is a term used for the process of getting into a system or a network (with the consent of its owner) to identify the security threats present inside. The main idea behind...