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Re:Coding in the open: how to do it securely by sordidasset on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @09:51AM (#15347775)
the tumbler-padlock analogy is broken. I know how to pick a lock mostly because the "how it works" info is open.
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Re:Coding in the open: how to do it securely by jononor on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @01:09PM (#15349885)
Do you now have a better or worse understanding over what kind of locks are not secure?
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Re:Coding in the open: how to do it securely by rbcgerard on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @04:36PM (#15352053)
+1

And importantly, when to use a deadbolt, or deadbolt + steel frame door, or a safe. All of which are well understood but can be implemented depending on when circumstances warrant. i.e. tool shed vs bank vault.

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Re:Coding in the open: how to do it securely by Shish2k on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @12:36PM (#15349531)
Did you get that information from the lock company publishing specs on their website, or from people reverse engineering it?
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Re:Coding in the open: how to do it securely by javajosh on Wednesday September 27, 2017 @04:49PM (#15352183)
Some locks with open designs are difficult, or impossible to pick.

In this amusing video this guy goes over details of different locks, and explains why they are not all created equal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJZ_kKjXcE

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