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Researchers Can Duplicate Keys from the Sounds They Make in Locks

Researchers have demonstrated that they can make a working 3D-printed copy of a key just by listening to how the key sounds when inserted into a lock. And you don’t need a fancy mic — a smartphone or smart doorbell will do nicely if you can get it close enough to the lock.

[kottke.org]

FearlessFly 9 Aug 19
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So to game this ... Consistently insert your key unsmoothly, i.e., not at a constant speed

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Maybe one day read things inside locked drawers.

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