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I don't think the average mechanical key user is aware of this fact. What?? This ties in with the recent reports on insecure electronic keyfobs for cars. In
by HarryHirsch 13y ago
I don't think the average mechanical key user is aware of this fact.
What?? This ties in with the recent reports on insecure electronic keyfobs for cars. In Germany it used to be that your key number used to be printed on your car title, and your friendly car dealer would gladly cut you a replacement key if you had lost yours, but he wouldn't do it unless you procured ID and the title.
- rcthompson 13y agoThe average mechanical key user (i.e. the average non-homeless person) certainly knows that someone can duplicate a key given access to the key. But the average key user doesn't know that a mere picture, much less a picture from hundreds of feet away, is sufficient. When was the last time you saw someone hide a key from view while using it? I've never seen anyone do this. I've never done it myself.
- chii 13y agoand they would be right - the threat model of the average home isnt one under which having a picture of their keys taken is realistically possible. if a burgler (the most common threat) wants to get in, they don't need a key. However, when the threat model is one where a more funded organization is attempting to break in, then you need a better system.