If, however, a given lock is rated as less physically sound or pick resistant than other locks like it, we'll be sure to make that clear.

Locksmiths will tell you that most BHMA or ANSI Grade 1 certified locks are extremely hard to pick and impossible to bump, while lock-picking experts will tell you a very different tale.

It's bump-proof -- really Many of the arguments against Kwikset that you'll find online focus on a practice called "lock bumping." To bump a lock, a thief will insert a special key called a bump ...

The locks have been made more sophisticated, offering features like voice control, remote access, and integration with other smart home devices. However, choosing the right lock for your home can ...

While there are special high-security locks that are quite hard to pick, they also tend to be quite expensive. That's why Canadian inventor Ryan Bowley created the Bowley Lock – it's claimed to ...

It was reportedly invented by a burglar in Germany in the 1980s to rapidly pick pin tumbler cylinders which comprise the vast majority of our locks in the U.S. and throughout the world.

These are some of the most common locks in use today, and are often found in doors, bicycle locks, and even most vending machines. Unlike digital keys, they are vulnerable to lock-picking operations.

Weatherproof: Because part of these locks will most likely get exposed to the outdoor elements, you’ll want to look for an IP (Ingress Protection) rating. This gives you an idea if it can ...

The body of the larger XX-series locks is molded from stainless steel and the 10 mm locking pin on the XX10 (and the pins on other XX-series disk lock alarms) is a “double-locking, carbide-reinforced ...