If you think you're safe in your home just because you've locked the door, think again. The bad guys may be able to slip into your home with little effort with something called lock bumping. With just ...

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TULSA, OK -- If you think your home is secure, just because you lock the door, think again. Criminals can get past 90 percent of all locks with a simple technique called lock bumping. It leaves ...

The keys are increasingly being used in burglaries across the country. — -- It used to be that only locksmiths used bump keys -– a modified key that can be used to open many kinds of locks –- but ...

Thanks to the popularity of such Web sites as YouTube, as well as other readily available how-to video tutorials and full-length training seminars, this well-kept trade practice is now very public.

DENVER - Crooks surfing the Web now have access to a video that could teach them a new trick for breaking into your home. A method called "bump keying" is quick, appears easy and uses similar ...

ANN ARBOR, MI -- A technology company that developed a keyless smart lock for homes is being recognized with an innovation award by the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. PassiveBolt, based out of Ann ...

If your key unluckily breaks off in the lock, there might be some simple household items you can try before buying a special kit or calling a professional.