Protect Yourself Against Lock Bumping

In the 1970's, locksmiths in Denmark shared a technique for knocking or bumping on a lock cylinder while applying slight pressure to the back of the lock plug. When the pins would jump inside the lock cylinder, the plug would be able to slide out freely and disassemble the lock quickly. The use of a lock bumping key was not introduced until some time later and was first recognized as a potential lock security issue around 2002-2003 in Europe. Now lock bumping and lock bumping keys are sweeping the internet and America.

Lock Bumping Key  

Lock bumping keys are a new threat to the security of conventional mechanical locks.  Lock bumping keys are easy to make and can be created very quickly. With a lock bumping key it will take only 1 minute or less for intruders to turn the lock and open the doors to your house or business via the lock bumping keys.

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