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'''Loiding''' is a [[bypass]] technique that uses a flat object, such as a credit card, to retract spring-biased [[latch]]es. The flat object, referred to as a shim or loid, is slid between the latch and [[strike]] plate and used to retract the latch. Modern spring-latch doors use a deadlatch or dead locking plunger to prevent loiding. | '''Loiding''' is a [[bypass]] technique that uses a flat object, such as a credit card, to retract spring-biased [[latch]]es. The flat object, referred to as a shim or loid, is slid between the latch and [[strike]] plate and used to retract the latch. Modern spring-latch doors use a deadlatch or dead locking plunger to prevent loiding. | ||
Loiding is generally a [[surreptitious]] attack but certain tools and techniques may leave behind [[Forensics|forensic]] evidence. | Loiding is generally a [[Surreptitious Entry|surreptitious]] attack but certain tools and techniques may leave behind [[Forensics|forensic]] evidence. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 2 January 2011
Loiding
Loiding is a bypass technique that uses a flat object, such as a credit card, to retract spring-biased latches. The flat object, referred to as a shim or loid, is slid between the latch and strike plate and used to retract the latch. Modern spring-latch doors use a deadlatch or dead locking plunger to prevent loiding.
Loiding is generally a surreptitious attack but certain tools and techniques may leave behind forensic evidence.
