ResearchBuzz: FirehoseArs Technica: 10M people watched a YouTuber shim a lock; the lock company sued him. Bad idea.. “Judging from the number of times the lawsuit talks about 1) ridicule and 2) harassment, it seems like the case quickly became a personal one for Proven’s owner and employees, who felt either mocked or threatened. That’s understandable, but being mocked is not illegal and should never have led to […]
Boing Boing: Lock manufacturer files lawsuit against social media lock picker. “A Florida-based lock manufacturer, Proven Industries, has filed a lawsuit against Trevor McNally, a social media creator with millions of followers, after McNally posted videos appearing to show how easily Proven’s locks could be opened using a piece of an aluminum can.” I have seen Trevor McNally’s videos and […]
Benjamin Carr, Ph.D. 👨🏻💻🧬Here are the #Hacker Tools a #DEFCON #Hotel is Hunting For
These include the #FlipperZero, a handheld gadget that can be loaded with a variety of different tools, including one for spamming iOS devices with a Bluetooth-related pop up. Another page shows a #WiFiPineapple, which are small, router-sized devices that can be used to set up rogue WiFi networks and intercept a target’s web traffic.
A set of #lockpicks is also shown in the documents, as well as a #soldering kit.
https://www.404media.co/here-are-the-hacker-tools-a-def-con-hotel-is-hunting-for/
These include the #FlipperZero, a handheld gadget that can be loaded with a variety of different tools, including one for spamming iOS devices with a Bluetooth-related pop up. Another page shows a #WiFiPineapple, which are small, router-sized devices that can be used to set up rogue WiFi networks and intercept a target’s web traffic.
A set of #lockpicks is also shown in the documents, as well as a #soldering kit.
https://www.404media.co/here-are-the-hacker-tools-a-def-con-hotel-is-hunting-for/
PeterHey Internet,
I need to buy a few new picks and a bunch of accessories.
Any online store recommendations?
I think the ancient (cheap, but perfectly useful) set I'm finally replacing was bought through an old 2600 ad a couple of decades ago.
emTrØTime to brush off the old skill set. 🤓
#security #cybersecurity #offensivesecurity #pentesting #lockpicks #physicalsecurity
Chirael (Anthony) 
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(Very Fried)
Muro deGrizecoDuring summers growing up, my parents took us to a lake. We stayed in a state park lodge. Maybe I was 12?
There was a utility room with a electromechanical PBX, that I somehow got into. #Lockpicks might have been involved. I didn't touch anything.
I just stood in front of the equipment rack, listening happily to the occasional click-click-click of #telephone calls being placed, the relays chattering.
gh057I finally got around to buying some #bogota #lockpicks. I tested them (very briefly) with a few luggage locks and a full size padlock. The smaller locks, if the keyway is large enough worked well. I haven't yet opened the full size padlock. The picks are very small in my hands. I will continue to test these out.
Michiel van WessemWell a bit late posting about this - but here are some pictures of my latest #hobby
Lockpicking!
A set of tools (Valyrian Euro, and typene "heavy metal" picks, as well well as 3 clear plastic practice locks. I have a few old locks lying around to put my hopefully growing skills to use.
