Bumping Heads

The recent attention in the local and national media about lock ‘bumping’ (a quick, low skill lock opening technique) has caused the ALOA (Associated Locksmiths of America) to release a statement condemning the release of such information by “attention seeking individuals”. They also state that by publicizing the situation a serious security problem is being created: ALOA Statement

In turn, Marc Weber Tobias, a noted lawyer in the security field, has responded with his own statement regarding the rights of consumers to know about potential flaws in the products they buy. He also points out that knowledge about this technique had ‘leaked out’ to the Internet long before any of the recent news reports occurred and is readily available to anyone: Marc Tobias Statement