It's called a pin tumbler lock. You probably can see one now; these locks are common in door handles across America. But take a closer look, because the lock's mechanism helps explain both the UND men ...

Noted security expert Marc Weber Tobias contributes a new column, The Lockdown, exposing the shoddy security you may depend on. The Bump Key: A new old threat to the security of mechanical locks The ...

Locks and keys have been around the world over 4,000 years ago and it began in Egypt. The birth of the wooden lock happened in ancient Egypt which was simple and useful — large locks and hefty keys to ...

Ever seen a lock with a round key and thought what wizardry it is? That’s a tubular lock, although some folks call it an Ace, barrel, or circle pin tumbler lock. It’s the go-to gadget for vending ...