Monday, September 03, 2007

Medeco Lock Vs. Screwdriver (techyum):

Engadget has a long, fabulous post about popping Medeco locks with a simple screwdriver; these locks have been long held as one of the best, most advanced and secure deadbolt locks in the world -- they have an estimated 70% share of the market, and supply the White House. As per a demonstration by the (admittedly kickass) 12-year-old Jennalynn at Defcon, the locks can be defeated in under one minute with a screwdriver. Supposedly video of *that* technique is being kept under wraps -- but here's a great video of Jennalynn doing a hammer demo.

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