You may have seen this report or one like it on the news last week. If not, you’ll likely be alarmed. It’s a technique used by locksmiths and, unfortunately, bad guys to illegally enter your home without so much as a broken window pane. Called “lock bumping,” it’s something you need to be aware of.
Sadly, the internet is abuzz with “how-to” articles on creating “bump keys” and how to use them. They reportedly work on an estimated 80 percent of door locks so you’ll want to make sure yours is “bump proof.” Check with a reputable locksmith for guidance.