Lockpicking has become a trademark skill of hackers all across the world, and is regularly taught at hackerspaces and maker faires. But a lot of the time, the sets have already been made or bought ...

Apparently one of my roommates went into our only bathroom and either a) died or b) left the light on and the door locked. In a few minutes I'm kicking it down, but first I'll see if anyone can get me ...

This is the moment two Thai prisoners escaped by picking their cell lock with a paperclip. CCTV footage shows one of the men successfully unlocking the cell before turning to wake up his sleeping ...

The art of picking locks may seem like a skill more suited for an action-movie hero than the average person. However, with perseverance, an understanding of locks, and the right tools, anyone can ...

We all know the Hollywood trope of picking a lock with a paperclip, and while it certainly is doable, most reputable locks require slightly more sophisticated tools to pick effectively. That’s not to ...