Chapter 2. The basics of picking
Exploiting weaknessesInformation in this chapter
• Exploiting weaknesses in locks
• Picking with a lifting technique
• Picking with a raking technique
• Using jiggler tools
Nearly all mechanical locks have weaknesses that make them susceptible to picking attacks. This chapter will examine the types of flaws that are commonly found in the locks people rely on day in and day out. Various techniques for exploiting these flaws will then be revealed.
Exploiting weaknesses in locks
We have discussed the manner in which the most typical locks used in our world are assembled and how they function under normal conditions. It is essential to understand, however, that “normal” conditions are often anything but. There are a number ...
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