Saw this on the news the other night. The news crew went to several professional locksmiths who showed that making and using bump keys is nowhere as easy as it seems in this video.
the real danger with bump keys is that when used properly they do not leave any noticeable evidence of a break in, and the victims get screwed by their insurance company when trying to recover stolen property
Now everyone on digg knows how to pick a lock the easiest way possible thanks to this guy, or make everyone who watches this to re-evaluate there own home locks.
this technique is way easier than lock picking. I use this technique on service calls for lockouts and works well. But only lazy people who dont wanna work will use this to break into other people's home. BUT! key bumping will not work on locks that have side bars.
How about instead of putting this information on the internet for idiots to use to break into people's houses, just tell people to make a copy of their house key and put it someplace inconspicuous... hmmm duh.
All the houses where I live have a plastic housing on the side which is clearly marked by the telephone company. With a simple flathead screwdriver one can open it up and inside you can find a phone jack. Yes, a phone jack. Plug in your phone right there. Even without that one could use one of those telephones with alligator clips that you can find at Home Depot. Clip right onto the exposed metal inside the box.Leave the phone off the hook and how is your alarm system going to make a call? Maybe with a new system with cell technology you'd be okay, but realistically, how many people have that?
Closed AccountSep 6, 2006
Saw this on the news the other night. The news crew went to several professional locksmiths who showed that making and using bump keys is nowhere as easy as it seems in this video.
masona3Sep 6, 2006
"Oh, how many times has that combination gotten me in trouble?"You, sir, win "omgwtflol" of the year.
trollerSep 6, 2006
the real danger with bump keys is that when used properly they do not leave any noticeable evidence of a break in, and the victims get screwed by their insurance company when trying to recover stolen property
r2builderSep 7, 2006
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strictlybogartSep 7, 2006
has anyone ever tried bump keying a car door?
wifihunter4evrSep 9, 2006
Now everyone on digg knows how to pick a lock the easiest way possible thanks to this guy, or make everyone who watches this to re-evaluate there own home locks.
labeltzSep 22, 2006
I hope no one in my neighborhood has seen this video.
mrynitOct 7, 2006
that is crazy! it just took all the hard work out of lock picking. i wonder how many diffrent modle and brands that would work on tho.
dmuxJan 10, 2007
go to www.toool/nl for more good info and lots of videos
bolineonMar 9, 2007
this technique is way easier than lock picking. I use this technique on service calls for lockouts and works well. But only lazy people who dont wanna work will use this to break into other people's home. BUT! key bumping will not work on locks that have side bars.
amazinggraceMar 13, 2007
How about instead of putting this information on the internet for idiots to use to break into people's houses, just tell people to make a copy of their house key and put it someplace inconspicuous... hmmm duh.
Closed AccountJun 29, 2007
time to break into my ex girlfriends house, and choke her alive..lol
transienttrpAug 13, 2007
All the houses where I live have a plastic housing on the side which is clearly marked by the telephone company. With a simple flathead screwdriver one can open it up and inside you can find a phone jack. Yes, a phone jack. Plug in your phone right there. Even without that one could use one of those telephones with alligator clips that you can find at Home Depot. Clip right onto the exposed metal inside the box.Leave the phone off the hook and how is your alarm system going to make a call? Maybe with a new system with cell technology you'd be okay, but realistically, how many people have that?
deadc0deAug 28, 2007
oh lawd, i lold
fligenFeb 28, 2009
why make a bump key when you can buy it on sites like <a class="user" href="http://www.bumpmylock.com">http://www.bumpmylock.com</a>
bubbergumpMay 17, 2011
I bought a 21 piece set from www.universalbumpkeys.com and got into all the locks in my house apart from the patio.