This is the third in a series of articles on the ability to rapidly compromise the security of mechanical locks, using electro-pick guns and the Sputnik tool developed by a burglar in Germany about ...

When considering why homeowners purchase technology products for their home, one must consider the principal drivers behind the purchase. These days, simplicity and convenience are paramount – ...

May 2, 2013 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you've ever accidentally locked yourself out of a room in your home—as in, one of those push-button or ...

November 10, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you don’t have a locksmith or hardware store nearby, getting a simple key copied can be more hassle than it ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

A security researcher has revealed a little-known vulnerability in many locks that lets a person create a copy of the master key for an entire building by starting with any key from that building. The ...