How to Bump Locks

At a glance..

This treatise details on refined methods to bump a variety of expensive mechanical locks without substantial damage. With little training and using only inexpensive tools, anyone will be able to bump locks, usually in under 30 seconds, what more can one want?

The details..

'Bumping Locks' is a book written by Barry Wels and Rop Gonggrijp, which reveals an underestimated lock-opening technique. This method allows attackers to open various expensive mechanical locks quickly and without causing any substantial damage. The authors explain the process of opening Mul-T-Lock (pin-in-pin, interactive, 7x7), Assa (6000 Twin), DOM (ix, dimple with ball), LIPS (Octro dimple), Evva TSC, ISEO (dimple & standard), Corbin Pfaffenhain and other similar types of locks in under thirty seconds using inexpensive tools.

The book provides insights into why this technique works better on some locks than others. It also discusses whether one could detect if this method was used against a lock or not. Furthermore, it examines what the lock industry could do to protect new locks from such manipulation techniques.

Understanding the threat posed by this new method of manipulating locks is crucial because it works better on more expensive mechanical locks generally considered most resistant to manipulation. The vulnerability discussed in 'Bumping Locks' affects many different kinds of locks and cannot be fixed by just one manufacturer working alone until they release a new improved version.

Although there are refinements made since its original discovery through public appearances like Klaus Noch's demonstration; publishing information about these methods will help facility managers re-evaluate their security measures for locations where additional security may need implementation.