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The '''ABUS Plus 88/50''' is a rotating [[Disc_detainer|disc-detainer]] [[padlock]] made by [[ABUS]]. The inner cylinder uses seven code discs and two | The '''ABUS Plus 88/50''' is a rotating [[Disc_detainer|disc-detainer]] [[padlock]] made by [[ABUS]]. The inner cylinder uses seven code discs and two additional discs (either “butterfly” or #6) that interact with a sidebar. There are thin “spacer” washers in between each disc. | ||
The '''88/50''' uses a dual ball-bearing locking mechanism. | The '''88/50''' uses a dual ball-bearing locking mechanism. | ||
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The ABUS Plus works by using angled bitting cuts on the key to rotate discs. The key is inserted and rotated 90°; the angled cuts on the key in rotate the discs in the lock. When all the discs are rotated to the correct position, the sidebar falls into the true gates and the plug can be rotated. Washers are placed between discs to ensure that the key rotates each disc individually. | The ABUS Plus works by using angled bitting cuts on the key to rotate discs. The key is inserted and rotated 90°; the angled cuts on the key in rotate the discs in the lock. When all the discs are rotated to the correct position, the sidebar falls into the true gates and the plug can be rotated. Washers are placed between discs to ensure that the key rotates each disc individually. | ||
There are six positions available for discs, at 18° increments between 0° and 90°. The discs are numbered 1 – 6, with corresponding cuts on the key. The 1-cut is the deepest cut and does not rotate the disc. The 6-cut leaves the key uncut, and the #6 disc rotates the plug once the sidebar retracts. | There are six positions available for discs, at 18° increments between 0° and 90°. The discs are numbered 1 – 6, with corresponding cuts on the key. The 1-cut is the deepest cut and does not rotate the disc. The 6-cut leaves the key uncut, and the #6 disc rotates the plug once the sidebar retracts. | ||
False gates are included on the discs with the intention of increasing the difficulty of [[Lockpicking|lockpicking]] and decoding. | False gates are included on the discs with the intention of increasing the difficulty of [[Lockpicking|lockpicking]] and decoding. | ||
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|'''Dimensions''' || '''Code Disc''' || '''Spacer''' || '''Anti-drill''' || '''Sidebar''' || '''Shell''' || '''Cap thread''' | |||
|- | |||
|Diameter || 12.8mm] || 12.8mm || 12.8mm || 2mm || 15mm || 16.75mm | |||
|- | |||
|Thickness || 1.4mm || .6mm || 2.0mm || 17.1 length || 21.4 length || 4mm | |||
|- | |||
|Center || 3.2x6.9mm || 7.3mm || 3.3x7mm || || || 7mm thick from exterior | |||
|- | |||
|Gate depth || 1.15mm || | |||
|- | |||
|Gate width || 2mm || | |||
|- | |||
|False depth || .2mm || | |||
|- | |||
|False width || 1.6mm || | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
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|- bgcolor="#e0e0e0" | |||
|'''Disc Type''' || '''Image''' || '''Image (back)''' | |||
|- | |||
|1 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_1disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || [[File:ABUS_Plus_1disc_back-Holly.jpg|thumb|150px]] | |||
|- | |||
|2 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_2disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || [[File:ABUS_Plus_2disc_back-Holly.jpg|thumb|150px]] | |||
|- | |||
|3 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_3disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || [[File:ABUS_Plus_3disk_back-Holly.jpg|thumb|150px]] | |||
|- | |||
|4 disc || _ || _ | |||
|- | |||
|5 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_5disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || _ | |||
|- | |||
|6 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_6disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || _ | |||
|- | |||
|Dot 6 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_dot_6disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || [[File:ABUS Plus_dot_6disk_back-Holly.jpg|thumb|150px]] | |||
|- | |||
|Butteryfly 0 disc || [[File:ABUS_Plus_butterfly_0disc.jpg|thumb|150px]] || [[File:ABUS_Plus_Bdisc_back-Holly.jpg|thumb|150px]] | |||
|- | |||
|} | |||
== Disassembly instructions == | == Disassembly instructions == | ||
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The ABUS Plus is vulnerable to a wide range of attacks. The ABUS Plus 88/50 may be vulnerable to one or more of the following: | The ABUS Plus is vulnerable to a wide range of attacks. The ABUS Plus 88/50 may be vulnerable to one or more of the following: | ||
[[File:NDE magazine 4 cover.jpg|thumb|right|text-top|NDE Magazine, Volume 1, Issue 4]] | |||
* [[Lockpicking]] | * [[Lockpicking]] | ||
* [[Impressioning]] | * [[Impressioning]] | ||
* [[Decoding]] | * [[Decoding]] | ||
* [[Destructive entry]] | * [[Destructive entry]] | ||
On July 5, 2007, a report was published with the details of a decoding attack on the ABUS Plus. <ref>Fagerlund, Jaakko. [http://web.archive.org/web/20170709140213/cdn.lock-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ObtainingAbusPlusKeyCode.pdf?x13003 Obtaining Key Cut Numbers from Abus Plus Cylinder].</ref> Jaakko Fagerlund had noticed, the day before, that the number stamped on the back of a code disk could be “read” by taking an impression of it with Blu-Tack adhesive putty. The putty was placed on the L-shaped tip of a rod, which was lowered into the keyway and behind a disc, turning the disc below it 90 degrees to uncover the number. When the tool was removed, the impression of the stamped number could be read. Once all the discs had been read, the lock was decoded and could be manipulated open or a key could be made. | On July 5, 2007, a report was published with the details of a decoding attack on the ABUS Plus. <ref>Fagerlund, Jaakko. [http://web.archive.org/web/20170709140213/cdn.lock-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/ObtainingAbusPlusKeyCode.pdf?x13003 Obtaining Key Cut Numbers from Abus Plus Cylinder].</ref> Jaakko Fagerlund had noticed, the day before, that the number stamped on the back of a code disk could be “read” by taking an impression of it with Blu-Tack adhesive putty. The putty was placed on the L-shaped tip of a rod, which was lowered into the keyway and behind a disc, turning the disc below it 90 degrees to uncover the number. When the tool was removed, the impression of the stamped number could be read. Once all the discs had been read, the lock was decoded and could be manipulated open or a key could be made. | ||
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<div align="center"><gallery> | <div align="center"><gallery> | ||
File:Abus_Plus_picked.jpg | File:ABUS Plus spacer-Holly.jpg | Spacer (washer). | ||
File:ABUS Plus drill disc-Holly.jpg | Free-spinning anti-drill disc. | |||
File:ABUS_Plus_spring-Holly.jpg | Spring on the underside of the cap. | |||
File:ABUS_Plus_sidebar-Holly.jpg | Sidebar. | |||
File:Abus_Plus_picked.jpg | Discs showing marks from picking. | |||
File:Jaakko_Abus_Pick.png | Picking tool made by Jaakko Fagerlund. | |||
File:ABUS_Plus_pick_Jaako_inscription.jpg | File:ABUS_Plus_pick_Jaako_inscription.jpg | ||
File:ABUS_Plus_pick_Jaako_tip.jpg | File:ABUS_Plus_pick_Jaako_tip.jpg | ||
Latest revision as of 21:51, 26 March 2023
ABUS Plus 88/50
| ABUS Plus 88/50 | |
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| Name | ABUS Plus 88/50 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABUS |
| Lock Type | Padlock |
| Lock Design | Disc-detainer, Sidebar |
| Specifications | |
| # of Components | 9 |
| Component Type | Disc-detainer |
The ABUS Plus 88/50 is a rotating disc-detainer padlock made by ABUS. The inner cylinder uses seven code discs and two additional discs (either “butterfly” or #6) that interact with a sidebar. There are thin “spacer” washers in between each disc.
The 88/50 uses a dual ball-bearing locking mechanism.
Principles of operation
The ABUS Plus works by using angled bitting cuts on the key to rotate discs. The key is inserted and rotated 90°; the angled cuts on the key in rotate the discs in the lock. When all the discs are rotated to the correct position, the sidebar falls into the true gates and the plug can be rotated. Washers are placed between discs to ensure that the key rotates each disc individually. There are six positions available for discs, at 18° increments between 0° and 90°. The discs are numbered 1 – 6, with corresponding cuts on the key. The 1-cut is the deepest cut and does not rotate the disc. The 6-cut leaves the key uncut, and the #6 disc rotates the plug once the sidebar retracts. False gates are included on the discs with the intention of increasing the difficulty of lockpicking and decoding.
| Dimensions | Code Disc | Spacer | Anti-drill | Sidebar | Shell | Cap thread |
| Diameter | 12.8mm] | 12.8mm | 12.8mm | 2mm | 15mm | 16.75mm |
| Thickness | 1.4mm | .6mm | 2.0mm | 17.1 length | 21.4 length | 4mm |
| Center | 3.2x6.9mm | 7.3mm | 3.3x7mm | 7mm thick from exterior | ||
| Gate depth | 1.15mm | |||||
| Gate width | 2mm | |||||
| False depth | .2mm | |||||
| False width | 1.6mm |
| Disc Type | Image | Image (back) |
| 1 disc | ||
| 2 disc | ||
| 3 disc | ||
| 4 disc | _ | _ |
| 5 disc | _ | |
| 6 disc | _ | |
| Dot 6 disc | ||
| Butteryfly 0 disc |
Disassembly instructions
In order to disassemble this padlock, begin by unlocking cylinder and lifting the shackle, and removing the screw beneath it. Carefully remove the small steel balls under the screw. Then the collar in front of the lock cylinder can be unscrewed and the cylinder removed. The actuator behind the cylinder and the ball bearings can be removed, as well.
Vulnerabilities
The ABUS Plus is vulnerable to a wide range of attacks. The ABUS Plus 88/50 may be vulnerable to one or more of the following:
On July 5, 2007, a report was published with the details of a decoding attack on the ABUS Plus. [1] Jaakko Fagerlund had noticed, the day before, that the number stamped on the back of a code disk could be “read” by taking an impression of it with Blu-Tack adhesive putty. The putty was placed on the L-shaped tip of a rod, which was lowered into the keyway and behind a disc, turning the disc below it 90 degrees to uncover the number. When the tool was removed, the impression of the stamped number could be read. Once all the discs had been read, the lock was decoded and could be manipulated open or a key could be made.
When Fagerlund expressed a desire to inform ABUS of vulnerability, Michael Huebler wrote to ABUS on his behalf. The immediate reply from ABUS customer service did not give them much hope that the matter would be addressed. After five months had passed with no follow-up from ABUS, Fagerlund sent a message to Gerhard Meckbach, the Product and Purchasing Director at ABUS on November 29, 2007. A reply came on December 10 in which Meckbach offered to send Fagerlund a free ABUS Plus padlock, without the keys or keycard. If he could correctly decode the lock, ABUS would then send him the keys. This ABUS Granit 37/55 padlock contained a mix of old and new discs, the new ones no longer displaying a stamped number. ABUS had discontinued the practice of stamping the discs and there were no longer any disc markings. [2]
Gallery
Spacer (washer).
Free-spinning anti-drill disc.
Spring on the underside of the cap.
Sidebar.
Discs showing marks from picking.
Picking tool made by Jaakko Fagerlund.
References
- ↑ Fagerlund, Jaakko. Obtaining Key Cut Numbers from Abus Plus Cylinder.
- ↑ Fagerlund, Jaakko. Abus Plus Ongelma.
External links
