Category: Lockpicking
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Breaching a Digital Safe
OH LOOK BOB IS GOING TO SHOW US HOW TO USE A MAGNET TO MOVE A SAFE LATCH OR BANG ON IT WHILE PULLING TO HOP A SOLENOID. Not today my friends, but that sure sounds fun, and already done. Most nights, I try to get in a walk. That is, when it isn’t Surface…
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More Locks = More Security?
This morning, I went for a walk and came upon this rather formidable cell tower enclosure. Usually these things are behind a chain link fence — this one is behind a block wall and has a stout gate. After the 2022 substation attack, I can appreciate seeing stronger protection to critical infrastructure. In this case,…
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Decoding USPS PO Box Combinations – Part 2
If you are looking to understand how combination locks work, or you already have access to the inside of a PO Box, you’ll probably enjoy Part 1 a lot more. This one gets into decoding the lock from the outside. Before we start, lets just look at how ornate this damn door is. WOW. So…
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Decoding USPS PO Box Combinations – Part 1
A few weeks ago I took a trip to a local antique mall here in Texas. It’s been a few years since I’ve been to one and last time was to find old school padlocks to pick. I found this USPS PO Box door (presumably box #60563) for sale for $20, along with several others.…
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Jackpotting Parking Meters
This post is years old, it was originally posted on my site and was lost for a bit. I’m bringing it back as original as I can, however I do want to mention that this lock is really easy to pick, you just have to be smart enough to try turning the keyway counter clockwise.…
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Lockboxes and Key Space Exhaustion
On a rare occasion, I’ll have a chance to check out a thrift shop or antique store and see what sorts of locks or security equipment they have for sale. I’ve wanted to check out those realtor lockboxes for some time, but didn’t want to spring $25 for minimal entertainment value. Today, I stopped in…
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Rekeying a Kwikset Deadbolt
Update 2024: This was wrote back in 2019, and while Kwikset SmartKey was around, it wasn’t as common. If you see a small slot next to your keyway, this guide is likely not applicable to you. I’ve been largely an information security-heavy person, I’ve decided that I need to start getting “physical” with physical security.…
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Cheap Lockpicking Tools
Lockpicking, or Locksport isn’t the most expensive habit to start up. Often times, you have locks laying around (old computers have them, so do old file cabinets, etc). If you’re willing to put in a little elbow grease, you can avoid the expensive tools. Buy a few of the common picks, and tension wrenches, and…