Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Author’s Note

About the Author

About the Technical Editor

Chapter 1. Impressioning

The Mechanics of Pin Tumbler Locks

What is Impressioning?

Why Choose Impressioning?

How Impressioning Works

Tips and Tricks

Open!

Locks That Resist Impressioning

Training Aids and Exercises

Summary

Chapter 2. Soft Medium Attacks

Foil Keys

Wax Keys

Mold-and-Cast Attacks

Summary

Chapter 3. Master-Keyed Systems

Introduction

How Master-Keying Works

Attacking Master-Keyed Systems

Other Methods of Master Key Compromise

Defending Against This Attack

Maison-Keying

Summary

Chapter 4. Bump Keys

Introduction

Snapping Attacks

Bump Keys

Summary

Chapter 5. Overlifting

Introduction

Rear Shimming

Overlifting Wafers ...

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