From the photograph of the master key of the TSA lock used by the airport officials, it is discovered that the lock key can be really unlocked by outputting the matching key with the 3D printer


ByKurashikinote.jp

For suitcases and so onUnited States Department of Homeland SecurityMore certifiedTSA lockThere are many cases that a special lock is attached, but there are many people who are using it unconsciously. However, in August 2015, the photograph of the master key of the TSA lock owned by the airport officials leaked out, the shape of the key was determined, and anyone can use the 3D printer to really unlock it in 5 minutes It is happening that you can make it.

Lockpickers 3-D Print TSA Master Luggage Keys From Leaked Photos | WIRED
http://www.wired.com/2015/09/lockpickers-3-d-print-tsa-luggage-keys-leaked-photos/

In the United States, airport staff sometimes visits baggage when boarding an airplane, so it is required not to lock anything at all. It is also permitted for an agent to break the locks that are locked, and even if there is a theft in the contents after that, compensation will not be accepted. However, if the lock is a TSA lock, airport staff will be able to unlock using a special key, so the package will not be destroyed and will be returned to the original after inspection. Therefore, when going to the US it is generally recommended to use a suitcase with TSA lock or wear a TSA locked belt.

ByJonathan Khoo

However, in August 2015Washington PostInadvertently posted a picture of the master key of TSA lock, the shape of the master key was determined and developed into a situation where anyone can output the key with a 3D printer. Washington Post immediately deleted the photo, but it was already late, after the user who saw the picture on the internet created a CAD file and released it at GitHub.

Xyl 2 k / TSA - Travel - Sentry - master - keys - GitHub
https://github.com/Xyl2k/TSA-Travel-Sentry-master-keys


Xylitol, who created the CAD file, told WIRED 's interview that "I tried doing the TSA lock test but it was interesting because it seemed interesting and I assumed that it would divide the picture as accurately as possible from the photograph Although it is certain, I did not think that the key would really open. "

Furthermore, using the CAD file published by XylitolBernard BolducAlso made a keyboard with a 3D printer and made it public that the locking TSA lock is unlocked with the matching key actually output.

The appearance of unlocking the TSA lock with the matching key actually outputted by the 3D printer can be confirmed from the following movie.

According to Bernard Bolduc, the keyboard made by 3D printer was able to unlock the first trial without adding hands after output. The time it took to output was only about 5 minutes, and the material seems to use inexpensive PLA. Bolduc picked only the one written as "TSA" on the bottom of the key and it was not intended for a specific brand, so if you use the CAD file released this time, TSA lock There is a possibility that it may be unlocked.

In past research, "It is possible to duplicate keys even at photographs taken from 200 feet above the sky at an oblique angle"There was also a reportHowever, in this case, it was revealed that there is a possibility that the physical security will be broken by 1 photo.

Meanwhile, "Since the TSA lock is not excellent as security in the first place, it is hard to say that this case" It is hard to say that it poses a serious security risk "is a cryptologistMatt BlazeSays, "If you are a fast worker, picking is faster than looking for a master key," commented. Also, since it is not the first time that TSA lock's master key photo has leaked, this time it seems that you can not hide the surprise that the CAD file was created now.

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