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Define secure? A keyed tumbler lock can often be bypassed with a $10 kit and an hour's training via YouTube. Alternatively, without a frame reenforcement kit, a

• 300bps 8y ago
  Technically savvy people can think of lots of ways to overcome technology. It’s easy to get hung up on the problems with something new while ignoring the problems of current systems. In addition to what you said, people often leave mechanical locks unlocked on at least one or more windows or doors. People often have easily broken glass on their doors. It’s commonly said that most locks are “courtesy locks” because they’re so easy to defeat. So I don’t understand many of the security concerns surrounding electronic locks. Privacy and failure concerns I can understand though.
• nicolas_t 8y ago
  That leads to a question I had recently, I know that some insurance will only reimburse in case of thefts if there's sign of a break-in. If someone lock-picks the lock, is there a trace of a break-in? Would such thefts be covered?
  • thisismyaccoun7 8y ago
    You can take apart the lock and see scratches on the pins as signs of picking, but bump keys are notorious for not providing a sign of break in.
    • tomatotomato37 8y ago
      I thought bump keys were the one of the more obvious methods since hammering the key in can easily dent the cylinder