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Re:"Break and Enter dropbox" attack with Amazon Key (smartlo... by King-Aaron on Monday February 05, 2018 @03:02AM (#16307333)
As worrying as it is, the simple fact is that someone is still much more likely to throw a brick through that glass door and manually unlock it than tamper with the electronic lock.
Re:"Break and Enter dropbox" attack with Amazon Key (smartlo... by teamhappy on Monday February 05, 2018 @03:07AM (#16307351)
That doesn't make a lot of sense. Locking your front door is a good idea despite the fact that it's easy to get passed that door.

Also, if your neighbors see someone throw a brick through your front door they will probably call the police. If they see a person "delivering a package" they won't.

Re:"Break and Enter dropbox" attack with Amazon Key (smartlo... by King-Aaron on Monday February 05, 2018 @03:46AM (#16307510)
One thing you should never do is assume a felon has the capacity for making sense.

Anecdote, but two weekends ago my apartment was broken into twice in the same weekend. The first time nothing was taken, the second time they took a bottle of display scotch (read: just tea inside) and some loose change. The first time they jimmied open a window, the second time they physically broke a glass window to reach inside and open the lock.

Note, neighbours don't generally give two shits about break-ins, unless you have neighbours that are also actively engaged in the community. (Also never underestimate the apathy of others).

All a lock can do is slow someone down. If they want to get access to your home, they will. I agree with you that locking your front door is always a good idea, and certainly in some situations a thief will want to employ a lot more stealth with their actions. But there's also thieves that are up to their eyeballs on drugs and that shiny thing on your counter top is all that they care about.

Re:"Break and Enter dropbox" attack with Amazon Key (smartlo... by dingaling on Monday February 05, 2018 @04:16AM (#16307627)
> All a lock can do is slow someone down

And get a pay-out on insurance.

If there are signs of forcible entry then my policy says I'm covered. If I left a door unlocked then I'm on my own.

Re:"Break and Enter dropbox" attack with Amazon Key (smartlo... by King-Aaron on Monday February 05, 2018 @07:29PM (#16313537)
Oh for sure. I'm by no means advocating not locking your doors.