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Locksport

2012-06-13T18:26:41Z

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=Locksport=

[[File:Locksport_LayerOne2009_LockpickingVillage.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Attendees at a security conference learn about and try to beat various types of locks.]]

'''Locksport''' is the practice of [[lockpicking]] as a hobby, usually in a group. Locksport practitioners cite recreational, social, and competitive values as their primary motivation. Like their digital security counterparts, locksport groups emphasizes learning and entertainment over malicious activity.

The popularity of locksport has dramatically increased in recent years due to increased awareness of [[lock]] and [[safe]] related vulnerabilities and the creation of many dedicated locksport groups around the world.

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==History==

The origins of locksport date as far back as the 1850s, when lock manufacturers began to take security seriously. There were public competitions held to tout the security of new locks. Of course, lock makers expected their locks to be unpickable, and often offered substantial rewards for a successful picking. The [[Bramah]] company was one of these manufacturers, and had an outstanding open challenge dating back to 1801.

In 1851, American locksmith [[Alfred_Charles_Hobbs|Alfred C. Hobbs]] was sent to London's "Great Exhibition of 1851" to advertise the Parautopic Lock on behalf of New York lock maker Day & Newell. Hobbs claimed that he could easily defeat the best lock at the time, one made by the Bramah company. Bramah accepted his challenge. Hobbs was given a sample lock, a collection of blank keys, and thirty days to pick the lock. After 24 days, in front of both judges and spectators, Hobbs opened the Bramah lock with a key he had made. When challenged as a fluke by judges, Hobbs proceeded to lock, unlock, and relock the Bramah with the same key. The manufacturer was upset; until then the lock was thought impenetrable. They claimed Hobbs had used a trick, just got lucky, or that the lock was damaged in some way. Regardless of their claims, Hobbs proved his claim, and gave the lock industry a clear goal: develop better locks. Though the event would plant the seeds for later generations of lockpickers, it would take over a hundred years for locksport to return.

Security conferences began to emerge in the early 1990s and the challenge of breaking digital security was a popular pastime. Out of this a curiousity for locks developed, and many hackers began to explore locks, safes, and physical security. These conferences became the base for a large community of lockpickers and physical security experts. Many of these same people would create the locksport community.

In 1994, while attending the HOPE security conference, Steffen Wernéry bought his first pick set at a nearby spy shop. Wernéry was not a complete stranger to lockpicking; he had made a crude pick set at the age of 12. Together with his friend Juergen Dreessman he began learning the theory and application of lockpicking. Wernéry and Dreessman grew increasingly interested in locks, both learning a great deal about lockpicking and the peculiarities of certain locks models. The two would go on to give a lecture on lockpicking at the 1996 Chaos Communication Congress, a German security conference. In 1997 the pair founded Sportsfreunde der Sperrtechnik (SSDEV), the first established locksport group, in Hamburg, Germany. SSDEV held the first locksport competition in 1997, named The German Open ("Die Deutschen Meisterschaften" in German).

In the years that followed The Open Organization of Lockpickers (TOOOL) was founded in the Netherlands. TOOOL quickly became an influential group, being one of the first groups to publish information regarding [[Bumping|key bumping]] as well as working with European lock makers to disclose security vulnerabilities. In 2004, TOOOL formed a US chapter in Princeton, but it would not gain popularity until several years later. By 2006, Eric Michaud, Babak Javadi, Eric Schmeidl, and Schyuler Towne publicly announced TOOOL US.

Though locksport competitions were usually an event at many US security conferences, it wasn't until 2005 that a serious locksport group was created. Locksport International (L.I) was founded by Josh Nekrep, Kim Bohnet, and Devon McDormand in 2005. In early 2006 the Longhorn Lockpicking Club at the University of Texas at Austin was founded by Doug Farre and was later incorporated into Locksport International. The publishing of bumping vulnerabilities was around the same time, and the popularity of locksport started to increase.

In late 2006 the Fraternal Order Of Lock Sport (FOOLS) was formed by a group of people looking for their own identity in the lock sport community. FOOLS organizes the lock picking village at Notacon, and help at various other conferences. Club member Valanx recently unveiled the Kwikset SmartKey Decoder at Shmoocon 2009, other members are designing tools to open and [[decoding|decode]] other [[high security locks]].

In July 2010, [[Schuyler Towne]] began collecting money to develop a line of lockpicks for his "Open! Locksport" company. The collections ended in September 2010 with $87,407 (1,456%) raised towards his $6,000 USD goal.

==Legal Issues==

The practice of lockpicking is generally legal if you own the lock being picked or have the permission of its owner. Possession, creation, and distribution of tools may not be, depending on where the group is located. See the [[Legal_Issues|legal issues]] page for more information.

Most groups state their unwillingness to associate with or assist unscrupulous individuals. Locksport groups encourage learning and entertainment rather than criminal activity. The level of skill and training required for lockpicking deters most criminals from joining locksport groups. In addition, most locksport group members are vigilant in watching for people with malicious intent. Some groups go as far as requiring all new members to be introduced by existing members. One such group is TOOOL (European branch only).

==Industry Impact==

Many locksport groups have had a positive impact on the lock industry by disclosing (publicly and privately) vulnerability information to manufacturers. While many [[locksmithing|locksmith]] organizations frown upon this practice, disclosure has led to improved designs of many locks and increased consumer awareness of the security risks present in certain locks. The increased locksport and media attention on vulnerabilities in recent years has also influenced many [[Security_Ratings|security rating]] organizations to re-evaluate current standards.

==Locksport Competitions==

:''Also see [[Current_events|Current Events]]''

* LockCon (formerly The Dutch Open), various
* DEFCON, various
* HOPE, various

* Clusterpick
: Teams of a given size are assigned a sack full of locks. They must blindly take one lock each out and attempt to pick it open. Locks cannot be traded between team members; to get a new lock you must put it back in the sack, shake the sack and get a new lock. The team with the most locks open after a given amount of time wins.

* Gringo Warrior
: Competitors square off in a scenario contest which requires them to defeat locks of increasing difficulty in an attempt to escape from a fictitious Mexican jail. Points are awarded based on time, the difficulty attempted at each stage, and personal flair or creativity.

* Lockpick Wizard
: Competitors are blindfolded and must pick as many locks as they can without being able to see their tools or the locks they have been given. The person with the most locks open after a given time limit is the winner. Usually played in rounds, with the best scores moving on to the next round.

* The Defiant Box
: Competitors work in teams of two and are handcuffed together. Each team has five minutes to pick sets of locks (each partner is given a duplicate lock) before escaping from the handcuffs.

==Locksport Groups==

:''Also see [[Lockwiki:Community Portal|Community Portal]]''

{{Locksport groups}}

== Locksport in the Media ==

Locksport has received an increasing amount of media attention as more clubs are formed around the world, particularly in the United States. Media attention has primarily focused on the ethical side of lockpicking as a hobby and group responsibilities for member selection and information disclosure.

* UTD Mercury. [http://seclists.org/isn/2005/Oct/69 ''Lock-picking club feels responsibility is key''].
* The Wall Street Journal. [http://seclists.org/isn/2006/Nov/21 ''The joys of picking locks, the secret world of bumping''].
* Daily Texan. [http://www.locksmithledger.com/web/online/News/Lock-Picking-College-Students-Help-Police--Friends/1$822 ''Lock-Picking College Students Help Police, Friends''].
* News 8 Austin. [http://news8austin.com/content/living/fit_for_friday/?ArID=243893&SecID=444 ''Lock picking hobby requires honesty''].
* Chicago Tribune. [http://www.pocketburgers.com/2008/09/pick-lock-for-fun-its-legal-too.html ''Pick a lock. For fun. (It's legal too)''].
* ABC News. [http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=688464&page=1 ''Lock Picking for Sport Cracks the Mainstream''].

== See also ==
* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Safecracking]]
* [[Legal Issues]]

[[Category:Lockpicking]][[Category:Locksport| ]]

LIPS Octro

2012-06-13T18:24:55Z

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#REDIRECT [[LIPS OCTRO]]

LIPS OCTRO

2012-06-13T18:24:55Z

A1: moved LIPS Octro to LIPS OCTRO: caps

=LIPS Octro=

{{Lock model
|name=LIPS Octro
|Img=File:LIPS_Octro_cylinder.jpg
|maker=[[LIPS]]
|years_produced=
|lock_type=[[Cylinder]]
|lock_design=[[Pin-tumbler]], [[Dimple]]
|patent=
|related=[[KABA Gemini]]<br>[[KESO 2002]]
}}

The '''Octro''' is a [[dimple]] lock made by [[LIPS]]. It uses fifteen [[pin-tumbler]]s separated into rows of five at 9, 12, and 3 o'clock in the lock. The Octro is similar in function to the [[KABA Gemini]] and [[KESO 2002]] locks. Unlike the Gemini, the Octro is vulnerable to [[Bumping|key bumping]].

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==Principles of operation==

The Octro is a triple-bitted dimple lock with a total of fifteen pin-tumblers. There are three rows of five pins at 9, 12, and 3 o'clock in the lock. The rows at 3 and 9 o'clock are the "side" pins, and the 12 o'clock pins are the "top" pins. The top pins interface with the bitting on the thin side of the key, while side pins interface with the bitting on the flat sides of the key (like normal dimple locks).

Each row of pins uses a loading tray to hold driver pins and springs. Each loading tray can have offset chamber bores that associate with offset bores in the [[plug]]. This allows the Octro to provide complex master keying by having physically offset pin positions on a per-lock basis. Though bore positions may differ between locks, keys can have cuts in ''all'' bore positions. This lets the key to be used in locks with different bore patterns as part of a complex [[master keying]] system.

There are a total of ten bore positions for top pins, allowing for two different bore patterns (1 3 5 7 9, 2 4 6 8 10). Side pins offer eleven bore positions, with any given lock using 5 positions on one side and 6 on the other (for example: 1 3 5 7 9, 1 3 5 7 9 11). Keys are bitted for both patterns on ''both'' sides of the key to allow the key to function in either orientation.

The top pins offer three bitting depths in a normal system, four for master keyed systems. Side pins offer four bitting depths. The high number of pins gives this lock 254,803,968 (4<sup>10</sup> * 3<sup>5</sup>) theoretical key [[differs]]. Master keying for Octro locks is done by replacing bottom pins with "blind" pins that do not need to be lifted to the shear line.<ref>{{Ref pulford}}</ref>

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:LIPS_Octro_key.jpg|The Octro key.
File:LIPS_Octro_key_close.jpg|The Octro key uses several bitting surfaces.
File:LIPS Octro disassembled.jpg|Plug removed from cylinder.
File:LIPS Octro pin bars.jpg|Driver pin loading trays with varied bore patterns.
</gallery></div>

'''Notes'''
* Octro keys are not warded.

== Disassembly instructions ==

Disassembling the Octro is similar a traditional pin-tumbler lock, though care must be taken because of the high number of components. Distribution of pins along three sets of chambers must be considered when removing the plug from the cylinder.

{{Pin-tumbler standard disassembly}}

== Vulnerabilities ==

The Octro may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:

* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Key bumping]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]

'''Notes'''
* The Octro can be bumped because of the 90° spacing between pins. The [[KABA Gemini]], a similar lock, does not have this problem because of the 15° tilt to the side pins.

== Gallery ==

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:LIPS Octro pin track.jpg|Loading tray inserted into cylinder.
File:LIPS Octro top pins.jpg|Closeup of driver pins.
File:LIPS Octro bottom pins.jpg|Closeup of key pins.
File:LIPS Octro pins all.jpg|Pins used in the Octro.
File:LIPS Octro plug.jpg|[[Plug]] used in the Octro.
</gallery></div>

== References ==
<references />

== See also ==
* [[LIPS]]
* [[KABA Gemini]]
* [[Dimple]]

[[Category:LIPS|Octro]]
[[Category:Dimple locks]

Lockpicking

2012-06-13T18:22:43Z

A1: /* History */

=Lockpicking=

[[Image:Lockwiki_Vachette_VIP_picked.jpg|thumb|text-top|right|300px|A Vachette VIP [[Cylinder|cylinder]] that has been picked.]]

Lockpicking is the art of opening a [[Lock|lock]] through the analysis and manipulation of its components without using a [[Key|key]] intended to open the lock. The process is generally non-destructive and [[Covert Entry|covert]], and is contrasted with various forms of [[Destructive Entry|destructive entry]]. When dealing with the opening of [[Safe|safes]] or vaults, it is referred to as [[Safecracking|safecracking]]. A [[Bypass|bypass]] is technically different than picking the lock, though there are many similarities between the two techniques.

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==Picking Methods==

There are various methods used to successfully pick a lock. There is no "right" way to pick; every lockpicker has their own preference. The most common types of picking are listed:

;Single Component Picking
:A pick designed to manipulate individual components is used. Single pin picking focuses on the irregularities of each individual component to determine the order of [[Binding|binding]] and proper position of each component. Commonly referred to as single "pin" picking, but applicable to non-pin locks, too. Though many pick types are suitable, the classic hook shaped pick is most appropriate.

;[[Raking]]
:A pick designed to manipulate many (or all) components is used. Raking focuses on rapidly varying the position of components in the lock to simulate a wide variety of key depths. Raking is especially effective if the proper position of components is in a predictable pattern, such as a staircase. Picks specifically designed for raking are known as rakes.

;[[Pick_Gun|Pick Guns]]
:A pick gun is designed to hit the bottom of all pins and transfer energy to the pin stacks to allow for rapid opening of the lock mechanism. Vibration picks fall into this same category.

;[[Bumping|Bump Keys]]
:A key with depth cuts to the lowest positions. Key bumping is a fundamental problem in most pin tumbler locks that allows for energy transfer between the bump key and the pin stacks to allow for rapid opening of the lock mechanism. This is similar in function to the use of a pick gun.

;[[Tryout_Keys|Tryout Keys]]
:A set of keys modified to different depth positions. Tryout keys take advantage of poor tolerances in locking components. While most locks represent themselves as having a large amount of theoretical [[Differs|key differs]], some have very few due to poor tolerances.

;[[Comb_Pick|Comb Picks]]
:A pin-tumbler pick designed to move all pin stacks out of their blocking position by pushing them into the cylinder chambers, allowing the plug to rotate freely.

;[[Impressioning]]
:The process of duplicating or otherwise simulating the action of a proper key for the target lock. Impression can take many forms, some of which are not strictly classified as lockpicking.

;[[Decoding]]
:The process of decoding the position of internal components either through manipulation of components, disassembly of the lock, or analysis of the key. Decoding can take many forms, most of which are not strictly classified as lockpicking.

==Tools Used==

The specific tools used to open a lock depend on the [[Lock#Lock_Designs|design of the lock]] and the preferences of the lockpicker.

Traditional picking of most locks involves both [[picks]] and [[Tension|tension tools]]. The pick is used to manipulate internal components to their unlocked position and the tension tool is used to hold the components in place and retract the locking bolt once the lock is picked. When all components are in the unlocked position the lock is free to open and considered picked. This applies to pin-tumbler, tubular/axial, dimple, and lever locks.

Most forms of lock picking are [[covert entry|covert]] rather than [[surreptitious entry|surreptitious]] as minor scarring can occur to the face and pins of the lock that can aid in [[Forensics|forensic]] analysis.

[[Warded]] locks are distinct because they do not require a tension tool to be picked; only the picking tool is used.

[[Combination]] locks generally do not require tools unless they are a hybrid locking design. Most combination locks are opened with [[decoding]] or [[bypass]] rather than picking.

<div align="center"><gallery>
Image:Lockwiki_Pin-tumbler_picks.jpg|A standard set of [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] lockpicking tools.
Image:Handcuff_pick.jpg|A [[Handcuff]] pick made from a bobby pin.
</gallery></div>

Some notable and favored lock pick manufacturers and designers are...
PETERSON.
SPARROWS.
GOSO.
KLOM.
LOCKMASTERS.
SERE PICK.
SHA-LON.
SOUTHERN SPECIALTIES.
TOOOL.
RATYOKE.
RAIMUNDO.
LEGION 303.
LOCKNEWBIE 21.
STORM.
HPC.
SOUTHORD.
LAB.
FALLE.
SECURE PRO.
LOCK TECHNOLOGY.
PRO LOCK.
A1.
DINO.
MAJESTIC.
H&S.
HUK.
LISHI.
ES.
RYTAN.
ILCO.

==Legality==
:''See [[Legal Issues]].''

==Lockpicking in the Media==

Lockpicking has been portrayed in many television shows and films. Often techniques and tools are incorrect, with the most common mistake being the lack of a tension tool. In most cases the lock is picked almost instantly, which misrepresents the difficulty and skill involved in picking the majority of locks.

Television:
* 24
* Breaking In
* Burn Notice
* [http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k523/andrex66/Clipboard01.jpg Castle] (Season 3, Ep. 22 "To Love and Die in L.A.")
* Dexter
* Desperate Housewives
* Heroes
* House
* Lost
* MacGuyver
* Monk
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU25tflOK1E Mythbusters]
* N.C.I.S.
* Sons of Anarchy
* Supernatural
* White Collar
* The X-Files

Films:
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYNK5PjoZ0 Das Leben Der Anderen]
* Edge of Darkness
* Foolproof
* Gone in 60 Seconds
* Madagascar
* Midnight Run
* Mission Impossible 3
* Predator 2
* Real Genius
* See No Evil
* Sherlock Holmes
* Silence of the Lambs
* Strange Days
* US Marshalls
* Terminator 2
* [http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3293/collectorsmith.jpg The Collector]
* The Conversation
* The Italian Job
* The Skulls
* Watchmen

==Lockpicking in the News==

* WIRED Magazine. [http://www.wired.com/politics/law/magazine/17-04/ff_diamonds ''The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Diamond Heist''].

==See also==
* [[Lock]]
* [[Key]]
* [[Locksport]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]
* [[Bypass]]

[[Category:Covert Entry]]
[[Category:Lockpicking| ]]

Lockpicking

2012-06-13T18:22:17Z

A1: /* Tools Used */

=Lockpicking=

[[Image:Lockwiki_Vachette_VIP_picked.jpg|thumb|text-top|right|300px|A Vachette VIP [[Cylinder|cylinder]] that has been picked.]]

Lockpicking is the art of opening a [[Lock|lock]] through the analysis and manipulation of its components without using a [[Key|key]] intended to open the lock. The process is generally non-destructive and [[Covert Entry|covert]], and is contrasted with various forms of [[Destructive Entry|destructive entry]]. When dealing with the opening of [[Safe|safes]] or vaults, it is referred to as [[Safecracking|safecracking]]. A [[Bypass|bypass]] is technically different than picking the lock, though there are many similarities between the two techniques.

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==History==

Theoretically, lockpicking has existed as long as locks themselves.
Add to me!

==Picking Methods==

There are various methods used to successfully pick a lock. There is no "right" way to pick; every lockpicker has their own preference. The most common types of picking are listed:

;Single Component Picking
:A pick designed to manipulate individual components is used. Single pin picking focuses on the irregularities of each individual component to determine the order of [[Binding|binding]] and proper position of each component. Commonly referred to as single "pin" picking, but applicable to non-pin locks, too. Though many pick types are suitable, the classic hook shaped pick is most appropriate.

;[[Raking]]
:A pick designed to manipulate many (or all) components is used. Raking focuses on rapidly varying the position of components in the lock to simulate a wide variety of key depths. Raking is especially effective if the proper position of components is in a predictable pattern, such as a staircase. Picks specifically designed for raking are known as rakes.

;[[Pick_Gun|Pick Guns]]
:A pick gun is designed to hit the bottom of all pins and transfer energy to the pin stacks to allow for rapid opening of the lock mechanism. Vibration picks fall into this same category.

;[[Bumping|Bump Keys]]
:A key with depth cuts to the lowest positions. Key bumping is a fundamental problem in most pin tumbler locks that allows for energy transfer between the bump key and the pin stacks to allow for rapid opening of the lock mechanism. This is similar in function to the use of a pick gun.

;[[Tryout_Keys|Tryout Keys]]
:A set of keys modified to different depth positions. Tryout keys take advantage of poor tolerances in locking components. While most locks represent themselves as having a large amount of theoretical [[Differs|key differs]], some have very few due to poor tolerances.

;[[Comb_Pick|Comb Picks]]
:A pin-tumbler pick designed to move all pin stacks out of their blocking position by pushing them into the cylinder chambers, allowing the plug to rotate freely.

;[[Impressioning]]
:The process of duplicating or otherwise simulating the action of a proper key for the target lock. Impression can take many forms, some of which are not strictly classified as lockpicking.

;[[Decoding]]
:The process of decoding the position of internal components either through manipulation of components, disassembly of the lock, or analysis of the key. Decoding can take many forms, most of which are not strictly classified as lockpicking.

==Tools Used==

The specific tools used to open a lock depend on the [[Lock#Lock_Designs|design of the lock]] and the preferences of the lockpicker.

Traditional picking of most locks involves both [[picks]] and [[Tension|tension tools]]. The pick is used to manipulate internal components to their unlocked position and the tension tool is used to hold the components in place and retract the locking bolt once the lock is picked. When all components are in the unlocked position the lock is free to open and considered picked. This applies to pin-tumbler, tubular/axial, dimple, and lever locks.

Most forms of lock picking are [[covert entry|covert]] rather than [[surreptitious entry|surreptitious]] as minor scarring can occur to the face and pins of the lock that can aid in [[Forensics|forensic]] analysis.

[[Warded]] locks are distinct because they do not require a tension tool to be picked; only the picking tool is used.

[[Combination]] locks generally do not require tools unless they are a hybrid locking design. Most combination locks are opened with [[decoding]] or [[bypass]] rather than picking.

<div align="center"><gallery>
Image:Lockwiki_Pin-tumbler_picks.jpg|A standard set of [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] lockpicking tools.
Image:Handcuff_pick.jpg|A [[Handcuff]] pick made from a bobby pin.
</gallery></div>

Some notable and favored lock pick manufacturers and designers are...
PETERSON.
SPARROWS.
GOSO.
KLOM.
LOCKMASTERS.
SERE PICK.
SHA-LON.
SOUTHERN SPECIALTIES.
TOOOL.
RATYOKE.
RAIMUNDO.
LEGION 303.
LOCKNEWBIE 21.
STORM.
HPC.
SOUTHORD.
LAB.
FALLE.
SECURE PRO.
LOCK TECHNOLOGY.
PRO LOCK.
A1.
DINO.
MAJESTIC.
H&S.
HUK.
LISHI.
ES.
RYTAN.
ILCO.

==Legality==
:''See [[Legal Issues]].''

==Lockpicking in the Media==

Lockpicking has been portrayed in many television shows and films. Often techniques and tools are incorrect, with the most common mistake being the lack of a tension tool. In most cases the lock is picked almost instantly, which misrepresents the difficulty and skill involved in picking the majority of locks.

Television:
* 24
* Breaking In
* Burn Notice
* [http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k523/andrex66/Clipboard01.jpg Castle] (Season 3, Ep. 22 "To Love and Die in L.A.")
* Dexter
* Desperate Housewives
* Heroes
* House
* Lost
* MacGuyver
* Monk
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU25tflOK1E Mythbusters]
* N.C.I.S.
* Sons of Anarchy
* Supernatural
* White Collar
* The X-Files

Films:
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYNK5PjoZ0 Das Leben Der Anderen]
* Edge of Darkness
* Foolproof
* Gone in 60 Seconds
* Madagascar
* Midnight Run
* Mission Impossible 3
* Predator 2
* Real Genius
* See No Evil
* Sherlock Holmes
* Silence of the Lambs
* Strange Days
* US Marshalls
* Terminator 2
* [http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3293/collectorsmith.jpg The Collector]
* The Conversation
* The Italian Job
* The Skulls
* Watchmen

==Lockpicking in the News==

* WIRED Magazine. [http://www.wired.com/politics/law/magazine/17-04/ff_diamonds ''The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Diamond Heist''].

==See also==
* [[Lock]]
* [[Key]]
* [[Locksport]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]
* [[Bypass]]

[[Category:Covert Entry]]
[[Category:Lockpicking| ]]

Lockpicking

2012-06-13T18:22:00Z

A1:

=Lockpicking=

[[Image:Lockwiki_Vachette_VIP_picked.jpg|thumb|text-top|right|300px|A Vachette VIP [[Cylinder|cylinder]] that has been picked.]]

Lockpicking is the art of opening a [[Lock|lock]] through the analysis and manipulation of its components without using a [[Key|key]] intended to open the lock. The process is generally non-destructive and [[Covert Entry|covert]], and is contrasted with various forms of [[Destructive Entry|destructive entry]]. When dealing with the opening of [[Safe|safes]] or vaults, it is referred to as [[Safecracking|safecracking]]. A [[Bypass|bypass]] is technically different than picking the lock, though there are many similarities between the two techniques.

__TOC__

==History==

Theoretically, lockpicking has existed as long as locks themselves.
Add to me!

==Picking Methods==

There are various methods used to successfully pick a lock. There is no "right" way to pick; every lockpicker has their own preference. The most common types of picking are listed:

;Single Component Picking
:A pick designed to manipulate individual components is used. Single pin picking focuses on the irregularities of each individual component to determine the order of [[Binding|binding]] and proper position of each component. Commonly referred to as single "pin" picking, but applicable to non-pin locks, too. Though many pick types are suitable, the classic hook shaped pick is most appropriate.

;[[Raking]]
:A pick designed to manipulate many (or all) components is used. Raking focuses on rapidly varying the position of components in the lock to simulate a wide variety of key depths. Raking is especially effective if the proper position of components is in a predictable pattern, such as a staircase. Picks specifically designed for raking are known as rakes.

;[[Pick_Gun|Pick Guns]]
:A pick gun is designed to hit the bottom of all pins and transfer energy to the pin stacks to allow for rapid opening of the lock mechanism. Vibration picks fall into this same category.

;[[Bumping|Bump Keys]]
:A key with depth cuts to the lowest positions. Key bumping is a fundamental problem in most pin tumbler locks that allows for energy transfer between the bump key and the pin stacks to allow for rapid opening of the lock mechanism. This is similar in function to the use of a pick gun.

;[[Tryout_Keys|Tryout Keys]]
:A set of keys modified to different depth positions. Tryout keys take advantage of poor tolerances in locking components. While most locks represent themselves as having a large amount of theoretical [[Differs|key differs]], some have very few due to poor tolerances.

;[[Comb_Pick|Comb Picks]]
:A pin-tumbler pick designed to move all pin stacks out of their blocking position by pushing them into the cylinder chambers, allowing the plug to rotate freely.

;[[Impressioning]]
:The process of duplicating or otherwise simulating the action of a proper key for the target lock. Impression can take many forms, some of which are not strictly classified as lockpicking.

;[[Decoding]]
:The process of decoding the position of internal components either through manipulation of components, disassembly of the lock, or analysis of the key. Decoding can take many forms, most of which are not strictly classified as lockpicking.

==Tools Used==

The specific tools used to open a lock depend on the [[Lock#Lock_Designs|design of the lock]] and the preferences of the lockpicker.

Traditional picking of most locks involves both [[picks]] and [[Tension|tension tools]]. The pick is used to manipulate internal components to their unlocked position and the tension tool is used to hold the components in place and retract the locking bolt once the lock is picked. When all components are in the unlocked position the lock is free to open and considered picked. This applies to pin-tumbler, tubular/axial, dimple, and lever locks.

Most forms of lock picking are [[covert entry|covert]] rather than [[surreptitious entry|surreptitious]] as minor scarring can occur to the face and pins of the lock that can aid in [[Forensics|forensic]] analysis.

[[Warded]] locks are distinct because they do not require a tension tool to be picked; only the picking tool is used.

[[Combination]] locks generally do not require tools unless they are a hybrid locking design. Most combination locks are opened with [[decoding]] or [[bypass]] rather than picking.

[[Handcuff]] locks that use a warded design can be picked with simple tools, including paper clips, bobby pins, and traditional pin-tumbler or warded lockpicks. Most handcuffs can be [[bypass]]ed via shimming or manipulation of the ratchet arm instead of attacking the lock mechanism directly.

<div align="center"><gallery>
Image:Lockwiki_Pin-tumbler_picks.jpg|A standard set of [[Pin_tumbler|pin-tumbler]] lockpicking tools.
Image:Handcuff_pick.jpg|A [[Handcuff]] pick made from a bobby pin.
</gallery></div>

Some notable and favored lock pick manufacturers and designers are...
PETERSON.
SPARROWS.
GOSO.
KLOM.
LOCKMASTERS.
SERE PICK.
SHA-LON.
SOUTHERN SPECIALTIES.
TOOOL.
RATYOKE.
RAIMUNDO.
LEGION 303.
LOCKNEWBIE 21.
STORM.
HPC.
SOUTHORD.
LAB.
FALLE.
SECURE PRO.
LOCK TECHNOLOGY.
PRO LOCK.
A1.
DINO.
MAJESTIC.
H&S.
HUK.
LISHI.
ES.
RYTAN.
ILCO.

==Legality==
:''See [[Legal Issues]].''

==Lockpicking in the Media==

Lockpicking has been portrayed in many television shows and films. Often techniques and tools are incorrect, with the most common mistake being the lack of a tension tool. In most cases the lock is picked almost instantly, which misrepresents the difficulty and skill involved in picking the majority of locks.

Television:
* 24
* Breaking In
* Burn Notice
* [http://i1114.photobucket.com/albums/k523/andrex66/Clipboard01.jpg Castle] (Season 3, Ep. 22 "To Love and Die in L.A.")
* Dexter
* Desperate Housewives
* Heroes
* House
* Lost
* MacGuyver
* Monk
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kU25tflOK1E Mythbusters]
* N.C.I.S.
* Sons of Anarchy
* Supernatural
* White Collar
* The X-Files

Films:
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kYNK5PjoZ0 Das Leben Der Anderen]
* Edge of Darkness
* Foolproof
* Gone in 60 Seconds
* Madagascar
* Midnight Run
* Mission Impossible 3
* Predator 2
* Real Genius
* See No Evil
* Sherlock Holmes
* Silence of the Lambs
* Strange Days
* US Marshalls
* Terminator 2
* [http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3293/collectorsmith.jpg The Collector]
* The Conversation
* The Italian Job
* The Skulls
* Watchmen

==Lockpicking in the News==

* WIRED Magazine. [http://www.wired.com/politics/law/magazine/17-04/ff_diamonds ''The Untold Story of the World's Biggest Diamond Heist''].

==See also==
* [[Lock]]
* [[Key]]
* [[Locksport]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]
* [[Bypass]]

[[Category:Covert Entry]]
[[Category:Lockpicking| ]]

Master Lock No 1

2012-06-04T17:51:06Z

A1:

= Master Lock No. 1 =

{{Lock model
| name = Master Lock No. 1
| Img = File:Mastercommercial.JPG
| Img_size = 150px
| maker = [[Master Lock]]
| lock_type = [[Padlock]], [[Cylinder]]
| lock_design = [[Pin-tumbler]]
| years_produced =
| patent =
| related =
}

The '''No. 1''' is a [[pin-tumbler]] [[padlock]] made by [[Master Lock]]. The No. 1 uses a laminated padlock body with an internal key-in-knob-style [[cylinder]]. The inner cylinder uses four pin stacks and does not use any [[security pin]]s.

The No. 1 is one of the most common low security padlocks used in the United States.

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== Principles of operation ==

The No. 1 cylinder is a [[pin-tumbler]] lock with four pin stacks and no [[security pin]]s. The cylinder typically uses the [[M1]] [[Key#Types_of_Keys|key profile]] but may use other profiles, as well. The standard No. 1 can be opened in both directions but the "commercial" series body restricts opening to clockwise rotation. The No. 1 is not a [[key retaining]] padlock.

== Disassembly instructions ==

The No. 1 cannot be disassembled non-destructively. To disassemble it the rivets that hold the laminated body together must be removed and each layer removed individually. The inner cylinder itself can be disassembled in the same manner as a traditional pin-tumbler lock:

{{Pin-tumbler standard disassembly}}

'''Notes'''
* The No. 1 cylinder requires a small diameter plug follower.
* The No. 1 plug is retained by a crimp, rather than a C-clip or [[cam]]. Above are the generic pin-tumbler disassembly instructions.

== Vulnerabilities ==

The No. 1 is vulnerable to a wide range of attacks. The reduced pin tumbler count and poor manufacturing tolerances makes it an easy lock to pick. It's commonly given to [[locksport]] beginners as a "confidence lock"; a lock that is easy to open and inspires you to continue picking. The No. 1 may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:

* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Key bumping]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]
* [[Bypass]]
* [[Destructive entry]]

== Gallery ==

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:Master_Lock_commercial_no1_padlock.jpg
File:cutawaym1.JPG|A cutaway No. 1 padlock and cylinder.
</gallery></div>

== See also ==

* [[Padlock]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Master Lock]]

[[Category:Padlocks]]
[[Category:Master Lock|No 1]]
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]

Master Lock No 930

2012-06-04T17:49:35Z

A1:

=Master Lock No. 930=

{{Lock model
|name=Master Lock No. 930
|Img=
|maker=[[Master Lock]]
|lock_type=[[Padlock]]
|lock_design=[[Pin-tumbler]]
|patent=
|related=
}

The '''930''' (or '''6230''') is a [[pin-tumbler]] padlock made by [[Master Lock]]. The [[padlock]], made of steel, is solid-body with an exposed [[shackle]]. It has a removable cylinder to allow rekeying.

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== Principles of operation ==

Add to me!

== Disassembly instructions ==

To disassemble a Master Lock 930 padlock, do the following:

# Unlock the padlock and retract the shackle.
# Remove the retaining screw in the shackle hole using an allen wrench / hex key.
# Remove the retainer pin from the bottom of the padlock.
# Remove the keyway shield from the bottom of the padlock.
# Remove the cylinder from the padlock. Take care to not let the locking ball bearings fall out of the lock.

== Vulnerabilities ==

The 930 may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:

* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Key bumping]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]

== See also ==
* [[Master Lock]]
* [[Pin-tumbler]]
* [[Padlock]]

[[Category:Master Lock|930]]
[[Category:Pin-tumbler locks]]
[[Category:Padlocks]]
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Abloy Exec

2012-06-04T17:48:51Z

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=Abloy Exec=

{{Lock model
|name = Abloy Exec
|Img = File:Abloy_Exec_cylinder.jpg
|maker = [[Abloy]]
|years_produced = 1999 - Present
|lock_type = [[Cylinder]]
|lock_design = [[Disc-detainer]]
|related = [[Abloy Classic]]<br>[[Abloy Profile]]<br>[[Abloy Disklock]]<br>[[Abloy Protec]]
|patent =
}

The '''Exec''' is a [[disc-detainer]] lock made by [[Abloy]]. The Exec uses between 9 and 11 discs that interface with a [[sidebar]]. It is a modified version of the [[Abloy Disklock]] that includes a Disk Steering System (DSS) designed to protect against [[lockpicking]]. Unlike the Disklock, the Exec only allows the key to be turned one direction. As such, it is primarily used in [[padlock]]s and [[cam lock]]s. The Exec model uses an 'H' shaped keyway.

The Exec is a newer form of the [[Abloy Profile]] and [[Abloy Disklock]]. It has since been superceded by the [[Abloy Protec]].

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== Principles of operation ==

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The Exec works by using angled bitting cuts on the key to properly rotate discs. The key is inserted and rotated 90°; the angled cuts on the key in rotate the discs in the lock. If all the discs are rotated to the correct position the sidebar can fall into the discs and the [[plug]] can be rotated. Washers are placed between discs to ensure that the key rotates each disc individually. The main advantage of the Exec is the use of a Disk Steering System (DSS) that requires the key to be fully inserted before the plug can rotate. This is the precursor to the Disk Blocking System (DBS) used in the [[Abloy Protec]].

There are six positions available for discs (designated 0-5), at 18° increments between 0° and 90°. In an eleven disc lock, there are 10,077,696 (6<sup>9</sup>) theoretical key [[differs]]. Two of the eleven discs are always 0 cuts that control the Disk Steering System.

Discs provide manipulation resistance in the form of false gates. In addition, they may use a modified cut-out shape to deter the use of improperly shaped tools.<ref>Fey, Han. 2005. [http://toool.nl/images/f/f3/Abloypart2.pdf Evolution of Abloy (part 2)].</ref> The first disc in the lock is made of hardened steel and is free-floating. This provides drill resistance as well as [[lockpicking]] resistance.

The Disk Steering System (DSS) works with two dimples on each side of the key blade. When the key is fully inserted two sliding pieces inside the plug are pushed into the key. This allows the plug to rotate as well as prevents the key from being removed when the plug is rotated.

The sidebar is L shaped to prevent drilling and removal attacks.

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:Abloy_Exec_key.jpg|The Exec key.
File:Abloy_Exec_disc_normal.jpg|Discs in their normal (blocking) position.
File:Abloy_Exec_disc_aligned.jpg|Discs properly aligned beneath the [[sidebar]].
File:Abloy_Exec_sidebar_unlocked.jpg|The sidebar entering the true gates.
</gallery></div>

'''Notes'''
* The first disc (hardened steel) is always a 1 cut (90°).
* Master keying is made possible by multiple true gates cut on each disc.

== Key security levels ==

;Red (Factory restricted)
: Keys are only available from Abloy directly.

;White (Customer restricted)
: Keys are available from specific Abloy Exec dealerships.

;Blue (Dealer restricted)
: Keys are only available through Abloy dealerships. A [[security card]] is required to duplicate keys.

== Disassembly instructions ==

Disassembly of the Abloy Exec is fairly simple, though it has more parts than previous models. Care must be taken to ensure that removal of the discs is done properly. Discs ''cannot'' be flipped around and the order of washers must be preserved to ensure proper function once reassembled.

{{Abloy standard disassembly}}

== Vulnerabilities ==

The Exec may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:

* [[Lockpicking]]
* [[Impressioning]]
* [[Decoding]]

== Gallery ==

<div align="center"><gallery>
File:Abloy_Exec_key_bitting.jpg|Angled bitting cuts of the Exec key.
File:Abloy_Exec_disc_normal.jpg
File:Abloy_Exec_disc_aligned.jpg
File:Abloy_Exec_sidebar_locked.jpg
</gallery></div>

== References ==
<references />

== See also ==
* [[Abloy]]
* [[Disc-detainer]]
* [[Sidebar]]

[[Category:Sidebar locks]]
[[Category:Disc-detainer locks]]
[[Category:Abloy|Exec]]
[[Category:Lock models]]