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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2024
- In this video, I demonstrate how to open a key safe even if you don't know the combination. No special tools are needed, and this method can also be applied to other types of combination locks.
Please note, this video is for educational purposes only and is not meant to encourage misuse. Its primary aim is to raise awareness about the vulnerabilities of these products and highlight their potential security risks.
Watching this on my new TV from 3 doors down the street
Brilliant 🤣
I enjoy these very humorous replies to comments. 😂
@JauneVingtCinq eventually, it'll go round the block and end up where it started.
😂
😂😂😂 class
1000s of Airbnb owners now pissed off 🤣🤣
They should be happy that they've been shown how terrible these boxes are. It's just not a security solution.
@@Pik_lokthen which one is?
@@zairabandy8695 a Supra C500 is a better option, but it's still decodable
Any lock can be broken
You gotta have guts todo this though
Excellent, I can pretty much gain access to every house in Cornwall and Devon 👍
And I doubt that their insurance will pay out either, I can't believe people trust these things
Most people in remote locations don't lock doors anyway. Just let yourself in and make a cup of tea
@@Pik_lok are there any more secure key safe options?
@@nonegiven9579 the Supra C500 seems a better option, but I haven't tested it yet. There is however, always going to be a risk accociated with storing a key in a box. I am also currently testing another box, which I hope to upload in the coming weeks
I’ve got my hatchet. Mr anonymous, Devon 😅
Thanks for showing people how to break into my house! Might as well just leave key under door mat now !
It might be safer, a key safe advertises exactly where the key is.
Not if fitted out of sight, which is how i.fit them.
Your well come
Most seasoned burglars will know this anyway or have other methods to get in ,personally I wouldn't use a key safe.
It's better to know the break-in issue here than not know it. That way, you can take better precautions such as ensuring the key-safe is out of obvious site, i.e; right by the front door.
Thank you, Piklok! The procedure worked just as you said. I purchased a brand-new key safe for just .50 cents at a yard sale. The previous owner lost the combination to it. I watched your tutorial, and now I have a new working key safe. Greetings from México.
That's fantastic, I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Good evening for the UK!
You have a working key safe that isn’t safe (as this video shows). 😂
@karagi101It should be called a key unsafe, really.
Wir alle wissen dein Safe zu öffnen 😂😂😂
@hugolutsch2687 Ich hoffe, dass sonst niemand in Mexiko dieses Video schaut.
Thank you for helping me open my key box I accidentally locked myself out of; as a real estate agent, I was shocked to see how easy these are to hack, and glad to know my broker requires Supra boxes instead, for listings. These might be a hide a key option for contractors only in the future. Hide the key box too, if using these, everyone!
Really happy it helped and thank you for taking the time to tell me. I wish more people would realise how poor these boxes are. Quite coincidentally, I bought a Supra C500 earlier today. They're a much better option. I believe they are decodable, but it takes a lot more time and experience to do.
I hope your comment is real. We have one of these lock boxes, and my grandson is tired of trying to figure it out by recording his attempts. I was concerned the video may just be a gag.
@angelam6364 it's not just a gag. It prevented a family from having to sleep outside a couple of weeks ago, when the Airbnb owner forgot to give them the code.👍
I'm happy to report my grandson now has access to a lock box. He put a flashlight, handcuff key, and his last suction cup nerf bullet. Then he was so impressed he reset the code for his Gigi to figure out aGain🫥🤷🤭. I love the researchers in our youths. 🙃
@@angelam6364Did your grandson work it out in the end?
Don't criticise the video author. He has demonstrated a total vulnerability, which I didn't know I had. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thanks for commenting, I appreciate it. 👍
I was so frustrated at first, cause it felt like it worked, but I didn't watch until the end, where you had to turn it 180 degrees after you found the correct numbers. Thanks for the simple and easy to follow instructions.
I'm really glad that it's helped you. Thanks for commenting 🙂
It amazes me just how relatively easy it is to "pick" most modern padlocks, key safes etc! Thank You for showing people were they could be extremely vulnerable to crime if they don't take the time to choose their home and property security devices very carefully! 👍
Thanks for your comment. It amazes me, too, especially that key safes aren't made to any standard whatsoever, and padlocks can be opened in seconds. The number of cases I see in everyday life where something is 'secured' but just isn't secure, unbeknown to the owner.
Former fire department Lieutenant here. Having opened these in emergency situations, these key safes are surprisingly easy to open using simple hand tools such as a flat-head screwdriver or a knife. 🚒
You wouldn't put one on your house then?
Exactly, flat nose screwdriver and 10 seconds
@malcolmpaterson5881 would work👍, but I was going for a less destructive approach
Thanks for post your information for criminals to read.
@nevetsgnil1962 you're welcome
These key boxes should not be located by the door, rather out of sight, I work in community homecare and I know of boxes located on a front garden wall behind a plant, behind the bins, and inside the meter cupboard, sometimes the obscure locations make life awkward for us and we have the actual combination there is one property we visit where the box is located on the wall of a neighbouring property and that property has a very alert dog behind the door.
Although I can't recommend using these boxes, as they aren't a security device, but rather a convenience device. It would make sense swap with neighbours, and store each others' keys, as they are so easy to open. 👍
@@Pik_lokJust put it in a corner with a camera doorbel with pir senor if someone try it the alarm go of and the thief is on the cam😂
@@pirsensor1186 at least you'd be able to take some comfort from seeing who robbed your stuff 👍
It's also sometimes possible to open this type of low cost (cheap and nasty) lock using your ears. As you turn each dial there's a slightly different sound that the 'click' makes when it reaches the correct digit on each dial. When you hear the different click sound, move on to the next dial. Works on briefcases, padlocks etc too. You can also 'feel' the difference through a sensitive finger. I occasionally open (then reclose) a locked cabinet in our local DIY store to select and then purchase a high value item rather than waiting 10 minutes for a member of staff to open the cabinet. The store is too noisy to hear the tiny difference in the clicks but I can feel it, through a finger really subtly as each dial is turned.
Absolutely true. I do have a combination bike lock that's possible to audibly decode, the click sounds dull on the correct digit, and if you check out my Rhinolock padlock short, you can do them by feel... as well as quite a few other combination locks. Appreciate the comment, thank you. 👍
@@Pik_lok I remember the first time, as a kid, discovering the audible/tangible click on a combination lock briefcase my Mum had bought me for "big school!" A couple of years later I picked (at his request!) the Headteacher's briefcase lock as he'd forgotten the combination on his new case his wife had bought him for his birthday. I thought I'd done something wrong when I was called to his office but apparently my early lock-picking skills were hot gossip in the staff room. *"That quiet, innocent looking kid with the bright ginger hair...he doesn't look the type to pick a lock!"* 😉
That's a great story, thanks for sharing. The first lock I picked was a money box I had as a kid, I was so proud of myself when I finally opened it!
Now i have to change code again.. Thanks for telling the combination to the world
I hope you're not serious.
Thank you. Very useful to those whose work involves key safes, like the case industry.
If a burglar want to access a key safe they are easy to force open
Thank you.👍
A key safe isn't going to stop a hardened criminal
Don't believe it! Used the backing of an old postage stamp as it was waxed so a bit stiffer but slid in better and was in within less than 2 minutes. Been trying random codes for years and recently started going up from 0000 to 9999 sequentially every time I had a spare 5mins but this has saved me hours. Thanks so much, legend!
That's brilliant, glad it helped. Was the key in there? 👍
@@Pik_lok after all that effort... No 😂But very satisfying to get in and I'll pop a spare in myself as I'm terrible with forgetting keys! Cheers again
@andyshannahan Haha lol, no probs. If you found it satisfying, I'm still running a competition to win a lock and pick, but you do need to be in the UK. Thanks for watching interacting 👍
Glad you managed to enter your house after all this years.
@@tinycuisine6544 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I moved into a house with one of these on the wall. No code! This has let me open the key safe and remove the key. Thank you for helping me secure my property.
You're welcome, I'm really that pleased this helped you, and thanks for letting me know. 👍
Lots of holiday homes use these key safes,I’d never rely on one for my home though.I never did think they were very secure and now I know they arn’t.😅
It’s surprising the trust people assign to them. You are advertising to anyone capable that your keys are in here. If they’re a little more hidden that’s a bonus. In all honesty, there are far more options and levels of secrecy that out match these key safes by simply hiding the key on your property.
@ethan4237 I completely agree with you, and most people have no idea how easy they are to open.
A lock is not to stop a thief, a lock is to stop an honest person from becoming a thief.
Don't forget they stop dumb thieves too!
An actual honest person don't need to be stopped from stealing, they will not steal even if the opportunity is given.
Stupid thing to say in a vain attempt to sound intellectual.
Yeah, a thief won't be bothered with this, they just kick the door open.
@kwas101 it's true 👍
Bloody great, I've just bought one and you're telling the world how to pick it!
Shame you didn't watch this before you bought it.
If more people watch these videos, then lock companies will stop selling crap products.
@torquilh Exactly. The more people understand about these rubbish products, the more pressure is on companies to make them better. 👍
@@torquilh😮housing Associations use these 😮and care groups 😮my neighbour has one on his door being in sheltered housing 😮
This is the exact model I bought from Amazon; used it to rent my extra car to clients; and my car was eventually stolen by a local thug! I’m guessing the thug did NOT use this method of gaining access, but most probably just smashed the plastic housing with a large pair of pliers to get to the car key! Thanks for showing this video! I won’t waste my money on cheap plastic devices, anymore!
They are very common in over 50’s retirement villages and the code is recorded with the ambulance service in case the occupant is responding.
It's just a shame the manufacturers don't take people's security seriously.
Great, we have to have one outside mums house for carers to get in. As do hundreds of other homes.
I don't think I'd have one on my mum's house, even without this video, a criminal wouldn't struggle to access one
Wow! Thank you! I got shipped an already coded box & thought I was gonna have to send it back. Thanks again!
@@OctaviaD That's great, I'm glad you found it helpful 👍
That was insanely easy. I’ll never use one of those types of locks for anything valuable. Thanks for the info😊
I certainly wouldn't use one. Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for commenting. 👍
I got one by my front door. I fitted it a good 15yrs ago, not used it for 12+ yrs. Totally forgot the combo, but might be able to resolve that now. (Prolly rusted to sheet inside tho)
Haha, give it a go, hope it works. 👍
Don’t bother , everyone else can open it now !
@@steve4479, nope, no they can’t. Got the first two numbers & realised the code was the last 4 of my service number; still won’t open lol
Ftr, it Did work.
I had a use for it but not big enough tut
@@paulcollyer801 Home for spiders ? 😬
So TH-cam goes and arbitrarily filters videos based upon a certain set of criteria that they TH-cam deem, morally and ethically, correct. Yet somehow showing someone how to pick a lock to get into a home or a storage facility even though they’re not saying that’s what it’s for you can only imagine that people will try and do that now that they know how to do it. And yet somehow this slipped through.
And now you've watched this, you can make more informed security decisions. 👍
THANKS FOR GETTING ME INTO MY AIRBNB AFTER THE OWNER FORGOT TO SHARE THE CODE. Litterally saved me abd my entire family from having to sleep outside. Cheers
That's brilliant, I'm really glad this video helped, and I hope you and your family have a great holiday! I'd be interested to know the owner's reaction 😊👍
You say Air BnB, the owner says Squatters. What's in a name?
I have had had trouble with Airbnb owners forgetting to give me the code or else giving the one for their other flat next door.
@hoverbovver I'm amazed they can forget to give the code out, but hopefully this could help. 👍
@@Pik_lok Apparently they were sick at the time, so they forgot to share the code. We still got compensation for the first night, even though we were still able to get in eventually thanks to this video, all be it at 3am. My whole family was in disbelief when i 'cracked' the code and they were so proud of me. Thank you so much again dude
Thanks for the video as I have a lock box that I don’t have the code for anymore. I know some seem to be upset that this video exist, what many forget is that if someone wants to break into your home, they will do so, and will not care if there’s a lock box or not. Depending on your door lock, picking that lock might be way easier or going through a window.
Thanks for your support. Yes, this video does seem to have upset a few people, but I'd rather know the security flaws in any products I own 👍
Way to stop people doing this is to have 2. One on show with a picture of a middle finger sticking up in it, then another one out of site with your keys in
@@JohnChilds-jr6pn or swap have an agreement with a nearby neighbour, where you store each other's keys
Needed this because I lost the combination to my hidden safe, thanks for letting me know!!
You can also shine a flashlight into it and move it so said hole it pointing upwards then take 5 away from the number.
@Rob-o-Bot Glad it came in helpful, and thanks for letting me know. You know a lock is bad when it can be visually decoded lol 👍
@@Pik_lok fr lol
That was so easy to do I tried it on my key box and got it right on 2nd attempt. Thank you for the info.
Awesome! Glad it helped, and thanks for letting me know 🙂👍
Brilliant. How do you open one with push buttons. Moved into a house with one outside and can’t open it
I'm looking at one of those at the moment, but seems to be getting inconsistent results.
Wow, that's amazing how he did that! I use one of these in case the kids leave their key at home or lose Thier key. I don't think I will keep the key in there any more!
I really would think about it, these things are too easy to open.
@@Pik_lok my dad has one of these at his new home he moved to 2 weeks ago, the old lady that lived there died of dementia and no one knows the code, I will attempt to open it, I will let you know how I get on. 👍
@grannysvids good luck with that, please do let me know how you get on.
Convenience is also important. If you have to use a key box, find a shoe cupboard install it deep inside, numbers difficult to see. Your kids should squint and kneel to see the number. They will struggle initially but will get used to . A thief will be stumped 😂
Couldn't get the paper to stay straight, didnt the difference as I changed numbers. How did you know where to put a line on the paper?
I just put the line on for the video. You can do it without and feel it drop, but it's easier to see on camera with a line. Mine was about 7mm away from the end of the paper. I put the paper in and marked where the dials came to.
If you're struggling to get the paper in the gap, you could try something thinner than paper, like a label of a drinks bottle.
@Pik_lokit worked with a thicker paper, thank you. It helped me recover my key but now not feeling safe leaving it in there. Good thing there is a motion detecting camera on the entry way. Will keep an eye on alerts😅
@sharonatuk I'm glad this helped 🙂 You could always put the wrong key in the box, and hide the correct key somewhere else lol
Just bought one yesterday, haven’t opened it yet. Taking it back to the shop lol
That's probably the best thing you can do with it lol
Fascinating thank you for this. Amazing that it is so simple.
You're very welcome! 👍
Wow, I’m wondering if that will work with my lil code lockers for my bags, I absolutely forgot their combinations
I hope it does. Let me know the results.👍
I just bought one, reset the code and not remember it. Thanks to your video, I don't have go buy another!!!
I'm glad this video helped, lol!
Bonus, now you can get into something any criminal will already know how to get into too. Buy something better.
Had an identical key box which I messed up the combination about two years ago. Used this technique but it didn't produce a result. In the end I rotated the first 3 numbers by 180 degrees and it then opened with the 4th number not being rotated at all. In this case I'm sure that if the box is mounted high up in a non-obvious location it will stop all but the most determined thief.
Well, I'm glad you got in eventually, and thanks for letting me know. Mounting in a really awkward place would definitely increase security. The push button ones also seem much more difficult to decode too.
I am Paramedic and we often come across key safes with no numbers that will help me a lot.
I'm glad this helped. If you open them regularly, you might consider buying a decoder tool. It might be easier than a slip of paper, especially in the dark or rain. 👍
Not as much as the twats robbing the people that need them for a reason. You’re just as stupid as the bloke that posted this.
I have a Sentinel brand I inherited from a house and looks exactly the same. I cannot get a thin piece of paper or blade between the metal plate and the rotating combination. Did they make improvements?
I've just had a look at it, it does look the same. There's a chance that they've improved it, or that the tolerances are better on that one by chance. Either way, it looks like you have a better one. Unless you're worried there's a key in there, and want to get it of course.
@@Pik_lok yeah, I wanted to reuse it as I have no idea what the code is but looks like I’ll have to bin it. Pity.
@opentrail That's a shame. I don't know how much patience you have, but these boxes often don't take too long to brute force. I'm guessing somewhere between 1 and 2 hours.
wow! who knew? Now, to impress my grandson.
Brilliant! I was always fascinated by this kind of stuff as a child 👍
Lol
Worked perfectly, thank you. Just bought a house and it had one of these. Tried with a strip of plastic as slightly better than paper. But it was surprising how easy you could tell the difference. I didn’t find a huge difference in height. More that it was more spongy. But then turned five numbers as instructed and worked perfectly 🎉
I'm really glad this helped, thank you for letting me know 👍
Excellent information, and demonstration. I liked how you used a slip of paper👍🏻
Cheers RookKnight, wanted one that didn't use a specialised tool. Thanks for watching 👍
So how do you do this when it is fixed to the wall, if you've forgotten the combination you would have to wrench off the wall first!
I can't see how it being on a wall would make it any more difficult.
@@Pik_lok Well the paper wouldn't fall into the slot!
@peteraustin4077 You apply pressure to the paper with your fingers. It works upside down too 👍
That was am excellent demonstration. Really clear visuals on what was happening. Thanks for this video, cheers
Glad you enjoyed it, and pleased it was clear to understand. I was worried it might not be 👍
@@Pik_lok this was super clear. Thank you.
@@JohnW118 great, glad you liked and understood it 👍
In the 60s 70s combination locks could be opened by pulling on the shackle or chain whatever type, from left to right turn first pulling on lock till you feel it's tightening, then follow on with second etc etc. will only work if none in right place to start with
@andrewlengert2558 Thats right 👍 You do get some combination locks with false gates, which can make things a little more difficult. Generally, most combination locks are susceptible to decoding and shouldn't be used for any medium/high security applications. Especially considering they can be brute forced in a relatively short time period.
These useless security products have been on sale for years. The manufacturers are aware of it and choose not to improve them. (The insurance industry too presumably.) The more of us who know about it the better.
Absolutely! If people stopped buying current models, they'd have no choice but to improve them. Thanks for commenting 👍
Very interesting - and worrying! Are there any keysafes on the UK market that are reasonably secure?
@@mikeross4 I've not tested any more yet, but certainly will soon. It is worrying, seeing as these vulnerabilities are know to the manufacturers
Fantastic demonstration!
Now all those older and more vulnerable people in our society just became even more vulnerable!
Excellent! Well done!
😟
In that case, these people certainly need to understand how poorly made these boxes are. These exploits are known to the manufacturers, but the manufacturers prioritise profits over security.
@@Pik_lok Those people who “need to understand “ now include Billy Burglar.
Like I said, well done! 😠
You seriously think burglars didn't already know? Tricks like this get passed around, like the methods for defeating UPVC euro cylinders. Exposing weaknesses makes us all safer.
@@stevewalker2028 Yes.
Oh come on!
Anti snap door locks, multi dead bolt security, anti shatter windows, reinforced window and door frames and you leave the key in something like that!
Thank the man for showing everyone how good they are, although I bet its just a fast with a screwdriver
These are best installed in an awkward location , for example high up or very low or deep in a cupboard forcing someone to use their arm length and squint to see. A thief cannot see his piece of paper or hear the clicking that way. Just think about how to make the number easy to see but difficult to hear/feel
Good tips!
At the back of my key box my son has fixed a 120 volt cable so I have to go to another hidden place in my garden to turn the power off before touching the key box which is live. My son did this because he said “ it’s only a matter of time mum before some Pratt on TH-cam finds a way to open the key safe and shows thieves how to open it” At least if they try on my box they are in for a surprise.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Surprise for the emergency service if they need to get in to help you.
I suspect you would be in a lot of trouble if someone was hurt.
@@coops1964 from a paper cut?
That's a great way to get sued and end up paying your burglar a shit ton of money.
I had this situation today, unfortunately the gap between the dials and body was too tight to get a piece of paper to slide into. Any ideas?
You could try something a little more rigid that could be pushed with more force in to the gap, I've used a metal tie wrap before. This can be done in a slightly different way, check out my video 017 on the Abus combination padlock. It's often worth trying all combinations beginning with 19 too, as it's very common to use dates of birth. You could also try something more destructive.
@@Pik_lok Well I'm amazed, came up against another one, and tried different bit of paper and had it open in less time it would take make phone calls to find out the code!! Couldn't believe just how easy it was and how much the paper moved when on the right number. Very worrying to how many of these are used and how easily they are decided. Thanks for the advice.
You're welcome. It is a bit worrying, isn't it. The manufacturers are just knocking any old rubbish out. I did a video on another key safe a couple of weeks ago, it's a Rhinolock, and it is arguably even worse than this one. Thanks for commenting, appreciate it👍
What is the metal loop at the bottom for ? I did not find it in the manual.
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It provides spring tension for the door, so it springs open, when you open it. Hope this helps 👍
You only need to key the time eg 04:05 not the whole url
Any of these locks that can’t be beat. I’m on the look out for one. Great video.
Thanks, the push button ones seem more difficult to decode, but they are still breakable with tools. Maybe take a look at Supra keysafes.
Yea that was top of the list. Thankyou.
@d17mop No problem, have a good weekend 👍
To be totally honest and clear with ourselves, no - there is no box that can't be opened. A pry bar or a saw or just a big hammer will open any key box - with no skill required.
You may find one that can't be opened in under two minutes by an average school kid who doesn't have any tools, though.
What if the box was made of four inch thick, steel-reinforced concrete? The other day I watched some folks cutting through the sidewalk with a power saw. ”Like a hot knife through butter". My local home center rents that saw for $40. So a $40 saw rental will open a $3,000 box.
Fair enough but It's still not good to show the wrong people how simple it is to compromise them.
This man could never defeat the lock picking lawyer
True, he's in a league of his own! I'm just having fun learning and practicing-gotta start somewhere, right?
Thanks. I’ll never get one of those. Much appreciated
You're welcome. No, I wouldn't bother, thanks 👍
I’ve found that trusty ole sledge will get into most locks as well large bolt cutters. If those fail, cordless cut off wheel pretty much golden. Just hide the key in a tricky place
I did it!!!! 😂😂😂😂thank you so much!!! Very much apreciated it.
You're very welcome. I'm glad it came in handy, thank you for watching ☺️👍
Thank you brother ,you are great. I have a client lose his code, so you gave a good slove for me❤
@roby2892 That's fantastic, I'm glad it helped and thank you for letting me know 👍
Do you really think this is a responsible thing to show!!!
Do you think that these are a responsible thing to sell???
I'm sure he's not showing anything burglars don't know.
I have a lock box that my father in law had but when he passed away he didn’t leave the code with anyone. It has 10 vertical push buttons with a and b buttons any ideas how to crack it
Push button ones are much more difficult to decode. Feel free to drop me an email with a picture, and I'll happily see if I can find any methods. Email in my channel description.
Good Show! Keep this up and you might be subscriber competitive with the lock pick lawyer.
That really would be incredible. Even being in the same sentence as Thelockpickinglawyer is a massive compliment. Thank you for watching and commenting, I appreciate it.👍🙂
I know of an incident in Australia. A rented house and tenant didn’t know the box code. Box was pulled from wall. House later burgled. Insurance refused to pay as they entered with a key…..
@R2D2inAustralia I've wondered about insurance payouts with regards to using these boxes. They are built terribly and to no standards or regulations. I feel sorry for the person who got burgled, as they'd not know how bad these boxes are.
Thanks for this information. I now don’t feel at all safe in my own home.😢
I wouldn't feel safe with one of these on my house either
I was added to get one by a policeman,who fitted it for me!
@@sandieprice3700 asked?
Does a combination padlock work on the same principle ? Thanks
Some do, but not many 👍
I have a keysafe because I need emergency services regularly and Ii live alone. Thanks for making me feel really unsafe.
This isn't a new vulnerability, the manufacturers know about it, but simply don't care. It's them who have compromised your security, any criminal already knows how to get in to these boxes
Yes but by putting the video up you have invited new criminals to break into houses. Well done. They can watch it on your channel while breaking in.
@@solescampbell4384 I don't think people are going to turn in to criminals after watching this, let's be realistic. What did happen on Saturday though, a family went on holiday, and the Airbnb owner forgot to give them the code. This video then prevented the family from having nowhere to sleep, and saved their holiday.
@@solescampbell4384I agree with you. I feel unsafe too.
What if the keysafe has push-buttons instead of wheels? Then this hack will fail.....?
Yes. This only works on one's with wheels. 👍
@@Pik_lok Thanks. Knowledge is power.
@willdixon2349 you're welcome, have a great day 👍
Now burglars are more educated. Breaking entry now without marks of violence: Insurance says NO, you must have forgotten to lock.
The problem is that these products are so poorly made. The manufacturers are aware of these exploitations, but choose to do nothing about it, prioritising profits over security. They are the ones that need to be held accountable. Raising awareness helps people make more informed security decisions.
You can safely assume that burglars already are aware of this method (as well as of others).
@@michab4083 I completely agree
The gentleman thinks burglars didn't know about this before the video? Welcome to the real world. The purpose of this videos is to educate the non burglars on how easy this is to crack and for them to buy something so easy to crack
@java427 thank you 👍
How many keys safes are flat on table though for paper to drop?
@@gberreta4058 Flat on the table was really for filming. It would be just as easy if it was fixed to a wall, although rain might make it tricky
Well, that’s good to know not that I’m ever gonna use it, but you just showed every criminal in the world how to break in, all locksmiths should not give their secrets away 😮😮 but I guess it’s too late for that since everyone is showing everyone how to break into locks, doors, cars, and everything else you can imagine
@@desert-walker Thank you for your comment. While I understand your concern, it’s important to recognize that exposing vulnerabilities is a crucial part of improving security. By demonstrating how a combination keysafe can be opened, we highlight potential weaknesses that manufacturers can address. This awareness encourages the development of more secure products, ultimately protecting consumers from potential threats.Any issues raised within this video should be directed to the manufacturers of these devices. They have known about these vulnerabilities for years but have yet to address them. The security industry relies on transparency and continuous improvement, and disclosure of vulnerabilities is a key part of that process.
@@Pik_lokThis is the irresponsible excuse used by every hacker! If you want to expose the flaws in design then tell the manufacturer not blast it out to every teenager on the internet! Vulnerable people use these safes and YOU are making them a target!
Interesting .. Does this apply to all such devices ?
Not all, but quite a lot. It also works on some other devices with combination locks, for example, padlocks and lockable boxes.
All very well. I'd like to see this working on a key safe on the side of a wall.
I don't think it would be difficult unless it was raining.
@@Pik_lok you could use a piece of plastic
@Travis_22 Yes, you could 👍 I've also decoded these using a metal tie wrap before, which would also work!
@@Pik_lok Indeed!
We have the keypad version of that for carers entry, are they any better?
I've not tested any other key safes yet, but I definitely will do over the coming weeks. 👍
I learned how to open bike combination chain locks for fun over 55 years ago. These boxes are often not well fixed to the wall, and so can be ripped off by a criminal and smashed with a hammer. They won’t worry about picking them. If you fit them, make sure they are not readily visible.
Very good points. Are you not tempted to learn how to open more locks?
@@Pik_lok Maybe for interest, I’m normally dismantling to repair.
Now all the vulnerable people are at risk now.
They already were. These boxes are rubbish.
@@Pik_lok You think that is ok?
@@199Paramedic Do I think what is okay?
I'm sure he's not showing anything burglars don't know.
The bad news for the vulnerable people is this isn't the quickest or simplest way to open them.
Most of these are located in a random place or a wall not flat on the ground. I imagine for most thieves this would be a difficult task especially when trying to be discreet.
It's a good point, but if anything it would be easier if it was mounted, as you don't have to steady the item. For example, on a padlock this technique can bit very difficult as you need one hand to steady the lock, one to spin the wheel, and somehow another had to hold the paper. If it's fixed to a surface, whether that be horizontal or vertical, it's much easier as it only needs two hands. I have decoded one on a wall before, and it posed no problem. 👍
Let's face it, you're only kidding yourself at this point. BUY A BETTER LOCK.
What's the point of security when TH-cam shows criminals what to do to get in to your house etc. So my point is how secure is your property now, to you feel safe leaving your key in a safe box???
This is a tutorial for people who have forgotten their code, but it also highlights just how bad this product is. People who use these certainly deserve to understand how vulnerable they are, I wouldn't ever use one. The manufacturers need to do better, and can do, but prioritise profits over protection.
@@Pik_lok what would you recommend instead?
I can't recommend any other similar products, as I haven't tested any yet. I'll look at getting some to test, but I'd always be a bit concerned about leaving keys to a property in a box outside the property. However for anyone with a box, I'd recommend ensuring it's not visible to any passers-by, and on camera if possible.
That is a misguided conclusion. If a lock is poorly designed and easy to open then the fix is to engineer a better lock. Trying to cover up its deficiencies will never succeed.
I'd rather know about these useless products so NOT to use them. Why would anyone want to use a keysafe? It totally invalidates your house insurance anyway
I always felt that these locks weren't secure. Now I know for sure that they're useless.
No they aren't. I feel they're more a convenience solution than a security solution.
You have just made all families with vulnerable, elderly or disabled relatives extremely worried.
They should be happy that I've pointed out the security flaws in this product. The manufacturers know this issue, but prioritise their profits over people's security
It's not a problem. Simply, once the key safe is positioned outside the front door, place a large oil painting over it.
@davefandango1303 or camouflage netting 👍🤣
Yes, true
Amazing demonstration found it in my recommended, watched with no audio whilst skipping through, got to the cam bit before skipping to the decoding part and i’m amazed, possibly the quickest brush over a video and learned a foundation how to open a key safe. Does this also work on combination locks? Most obvious design flaw that i never thought of.
It will work on some combination locks, but not all. There are a few other exploits in my videos, using a bra and bare hand. These methods make use of shocking a spring loaded locking mechanism. Thank you for commenting 👍
Thanks for showing people how to break into my house! Might as well just leave key under door mat now !
It's probably better like that anyway these boxes would never stop a criminal. Out of interest, have you notified your insurance company that you use one of these boxes?
This is going to make life much easier getting into my key safe when I’ve lost me keys and I’m absolutely bolloxed fumbling around with a bit of paper in the dark 👍
You could always write the code on the piece of paper, and stick it to the box. That way if you're really struggling, you could read the code and get in that way 👍
Is this video for people who have a keysafe to allow carers or emergency services to gain access without breaking the door down?
Or, is it for the general public or people who burgle homes and prey on the vulnerable and or sick and disabled people. If it is the later, you have just put thousands of people in serious danger. If I could prosecute you I would, you think you are helping people or think this video is educational, think again. This video will be removed.
Thanks for your comment Steve. This video is for people who don't know what the combination is, as these boxes are useless, and no criminal would need the video to access the contents of one of these boxes. These boxes are cheap rubbish, the manufacturers know that they have design flaws, but prioritise profits over people's security. I therefore hope this video helps people make more informed security decisions.
it looks like just me is not managing to open the box after watching the video multiple times. Tried different types of papers, it just stuck inside . what do i do wrong...? tenant left this box in the middle of the flat...
If you're struggling with that, you could try using a different material such as a label from a drinks bottle, an off cut from a drinks bottle, or some feeler gauge. Alternatively, you can buy specific lock picking tools for feeling for these gates, I will temporarily leave a link in this video description for you that shows a video using this tool. This does come with a cost of buying the tool when, realistically, a hammer and chisel might give a better albeit more destructive solution.
I love these videos. Makes it so easy for burglars to rob places. You are a true here to them. They salute you. You are there leader
Do you honestly think one of these rubbish boxes would keep a burglar out, even without this?
For all the doomsayers out their the thieves already know these ways.
@chrisardern4594 exactly
You unlocked it with it being, loose, flat and right in front of you. Would it still be as easy, or possible if sited 3ft high on a wall and behind a bush? That's where my nieghbours is. I know the combination and have opened it but it isn't easy because of it's location.
@@edwardbarnard5830 yes, I would be able to. Maybe if it was raining it might make the paper soggy. However there are other things that can be used. I've also used a metal tie wrap to open one of these before.
This is insanity - what’s wrong with you !?!
It is pretty unbelievable, you'd think they'd make them better than this!
The wheels on the one I have are tight so the paper wouldn't fit into it??
That's good for you as it means you have a box made with great tolerances, bad for you if you've not got the combination though
As someone who works for an older people's charity and whose wife is a care worker thanks for making hundreds of older and vulnerable people a little less safe. I presume you work for one of the companies that makes a different type of key safe, you'll now be getting a bonus as I will be advising clients not to use this kind of key safe.
@@ibx1 Thank you for your comment. While I understand your concern, it’s important to recognize that exposing vulnerabilities is a crucial part of improving security. By demonstrating how a combination keysafe can be opened, we highlight potential weaknesses that manufacturers can address. This awareness encourages the development of more secure products, ultimately protecting consumers from potential threats.Any issues raised within this video should be directed to the manufacturers of these devices. They have known about these vulnerabilities for years but have yet to address them. The security industry relies on transparency and continuous improvement, and disclosure of vulnerabilities is a key part of that process.
If Piklock knew about this, rest assured that plenty of crooks knew too. Raising awareness of weak security is a good thing.
Does this work if the box isn’t laying flat?
Yes, it doesn't rely on gravity to push the paper down. You apply the pressure with your fingers. It would work upside down if one was mounted that way 👍
Why on earth would anyone want to publish how to steal keys?
It's not really the theft of keys that should be a concern, but the theft of the things that the keys secure.
Publishing this video achieves the following.
Helps people who have forgotten their combination to get access to the contents of their key box.
Highlights how insecure these products are and helps people make more informed security choices.
Creates pressure for manufacturers to stop selling such low quality 'security' products, and prioritising their profits over customers' security.
To get the lock companies to make better locks. For decades they’ve been selling us locks they knew had flaws. I’m always keeping an eye on these videos, because it gives me a good idea of which locks not to buy
Absolutely! These companies know how poor their products are, but they simply don't care. Thanks for commenting 👍
@user-io2et5bv2s I've not tested any more, but I'm looking to do so over the coming weeks
@@Pik_lok, I've a key safe with a manifold mk 4 combination lock on it, I don't use it and it's not waterproof, but I suspect it is sufficiently secure!
Excellent, but I did try this a few times but it did not work….i will give it another whirl though!
Good luck, if not, there's a slightly different technique you can use on those locks. It also feels for the gate, but you can use a thin piece of metal. I've used a metal tie wrap before, and the technique is the one in my video: 017 How to decode and open an Abus 158/50.
@@Pik_lok Thank you! This padlock has been driving me absolutely nuts!! I’m going to use a thin feeler gauge strip next time.
Cheers - Craig
@craigwilliams6734 No worries, Craig. If you're in the UK, I've also got a competition running at the moment too, details are in my latest video. Thanks for commenting 👍
And putting old,vulnerable people at risk
It's the manufacturers that make these products with known vulnerabilities, but prioritise their profits over people's safety.
I used to do this with school briefcases but visually by looking down the side of the rotator to see which number it was
🤣🤣🤣 that's some pretty bad tolerances, and some sharp eyes! Nice one, and thanks for interacting!👍
Now thief's know how to break into vulnerable old people's houses where they will steal and possibly attack them. WELL DONE
They already could. They don't need this tutorial. These boxes are rubbish and can be opened with a hammer. The manufacturers know how rubbish these boxes are, and don't care. Take it up with them.
Thanks, will try this on 2 keysafe boxes that are on my newly purchased house!!?
Good luck, let me know the results 👍
So what do you recommend as a secure alternative?
I'll be testing a few more key safes over the coming weeks, but ultimately, I don't think putting a key in a box is going to stop a criminal. A key safe probably shouldn't be visible to passersby, however I'd probably look to making alternative arrangements and ensuring people who need a key have a key.
Thank you I am always forgetting my suitcase codes! ..which is really annoying. Now I don’t need to worry. 😁
You're welcome. Maybe set them to 000 when you get back from your travels
Fantastic video thank you. Now I can go and break into all the old pensioners' homes nearby. This kind of information should be restricted to bona fide locksmiths and not plastered over social media!
Glad it was helpful!