This is the third in a series of articles on the ability to rapidly compromise the security of mechanical locks, using electro-pick guns and the Sputnik tool developed by a burglar in Germany about ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Jon Chase Jon Chase is an editor of smart-home coverage. For Wirecutter, he ...

November 10, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you don’t have a locksmith or hardware store nearby, getting a simple key copied can be more hassle than it ...

After a workplace violence event, especially an active shooter event, we inevitably see a series of stories about new technologies or inventions designed to keep people safe. This is even more evident ...

May 2, 2013 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you've ever accidentally locked yourself out of a room in your home—as in, one of those push-button or ...

Let's start with two non-controversial propositions: (1) no lock offers perfect security, and (2) any lock that can be defeated by a "stupidly simple" method is functionally worthless. But can a buyer ...