It's called Lock Bumping. We're not going to show you how thieves make these keys, but we will show you what could happen if one of these keys ends up in the wrong hands.

Lock Bumping Helps Criminals Break In If you think your home is secure, just because you lock the door, think again. Thursday, April 23rd 2009, 10:14 pm.

While you may think every time you lock up others are supposed to be locked out, think again. It's called lock bumping, and if you haven't heard of it, you will soon. This old lock-picking technique ...

Lock bumping -- a way burglars have of picking locks -- has gained notoriety nationally. In a matter of seconds, a burglar can gain access to your home without leaving any evidence of the crime.

Locks that are not at risk In yesterday's column, I set up key bumping -- what it is, how to do it, what it means for most anyone who relies on a lock for their safety and security.Now, let's get ...

Chances are, your home’s front door is vulnerable to a crime that can be accomplished by a novice: lock-bumping. With a specially cut “bump key” and the well-timed whack of a hammer, someone ...

WASHINGTON – A method robbers can use to open a locked door is getting a lot of attention online — it’s called “lock bumping.” In a nutshell, lock bumping involves making a specially cut ...

When Kwikset calls the SmartKey deadbolt a bump-proof lock, the company isn't exaggerating. Compared with Schlage's bump-proof SecureKey, the Kwikset SmartKey deadbolt is practically unpickable.

How safe is your home? NewsChannel 11 has discovered information that may have you rethinking your home security. It's an old technique, but the trend is new. Lock bumping how-to's are popping up ...