“O” is for Open Sesame

Posted by ACyr on July 8, 2010 in General Information | 0 comments

We just purchased a new 15-lite Exterior door, so I planned to write this blog about lock sets.  Why not choose a topic that will help me in my personal life?  Five minutes into my research, I stumbled across a blog about lock bumping.  Ever heard of that?  Me neither.  Fifteen minutes later, I know more than I want to, and I’m more than a little concerned!  Let’s just say, I will be choosing my new lockset with a bit more care.

Lock Bumping is a technique used to unlock locks with the use of a Bump Key.  Bump Keys can be used to unlock all brand names of lock sets and deadbolts.  Bump key kits/sets can be ordered thru various website that are easily accessible.  Along with the marketing of the tools, you can YouTube videos to learn the technique!

Here are a couple links that explain how lock bumping works and how to prevent it:

Lock Bumping – How to Protect Yourself.  By: LiveSafely

Lock Bumping | What is it & How to Prevent it.  By: Security World News