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It is possible to use the sound of a lock being opened, recorded with a cell phone s microphone, to create a key that can open that same lock.

Feb 3, 2023•1 min read

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It is possible to use the sound of a lock being opened, recorded with a cell phone’s microphone, to create a key that can open that same lock.

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