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It's more of an example of why widely distributed, irrevocable master keys are a bad idea. In addition, it's also an example of why end-user-owned but secret ma
by TD-Linux 11y ago
It's more of an example of why widely distributed, irrevocable master keys are a bad idea. In addition, it's also an example of why end-user-owned but secret master keys don't work (see DRM). The picture taken was totally not necessary to make these 3D models. You could just buy one of each of the seven lock types, and saw them open to look at the pin arrangements.
- KirinDave 11y ago> The picture taken was totally not necessary to make these 3D models. You could just buy one of each of the seven lock types, and saw them open to look at the pin arrangements. Is it really that simple with modern locks? I thought they had gotten good at foiling this kind of attack.
- TD-Linux 11y agoNewer locks are designed to be hard to pick. If you have complete, destructive access to the lock, there's nothing they can do.