Practical Lock Picking · A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide by Ollam, Deviant -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title page Table of Contents Copyright Dedication Foreword Author’s Note About the Author About the Technical Editor Ethical Considerations

Scenario One Scenario Two Scenario Three So what do you think? Do not pick locks you do not own Do not pick locks on which you rely

Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Pin Tumbler and Wafer Locks

Pin Tumbler Locks Wafer Locks Summary

Chapter 2. The Basics of Picking—Exploiting Weaknesses

Exploiting Weaknesses in Locks Picking with a Lifting Technique Picking with a Raking Technique Summary

Chapter 3. Beginner Training—How to Get Very Good, Very Fast

A Word on Equipment The Basics of Field Stripping Starter Exercises Learning Exercises Challenging Yourself Further Using Rakes and Jigglers Wafer Lock Exercises Extra Hints Summary

Chapter 4. Advanced Training—Learning Some Additional Skills

Pick-Resistant Pins Specialized Picking Techniques Specialized Picking Tools Practice Exercises Real-World Locks Which Offer Greater Challenges Summary

Chapter 5. Quick-Entry Tricks—Shimming, Bumping, and Bypassing

Padlock Shims Snapping and Bumping Comb Picks American Lock Bypass Tool Door Bypassing Summary

Chapter 6. They All Come Tumbling Down—Pin Tumblers in Other Configurations

Tubular Locks Cruciform Locks Dimple Locks The Secret Weakness in 90% of Padlocks Summary

APPENDIX: Guide to Tools and Toolkits

Guide To Differentiating Pick Tools A Note About Tension Tools Pick Kit Suggestions Conclusion

Index