This is how the case was solved

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Fairy tale? No. Modern locks have about 330,000 possible key shapes, but the SpiKey attack can narrow them down to the three desired ones.

A team from the National University of Singapore was able to create a working replica of a physical key on a 3D printer by analysing the sounds made when it is inserted into a lock. Signal processing software can decipher the audible metallic clicks to determine the exact shape of the sequence of protrusions on the key shaft.

Fairy tales about safety: Photo of a site visitor
Vladimir Bezmaly | 08/25/2020
Autumn is coming. Autumn storms and hurricanes are approaching. And although there is no winter on the island - the equator is close after all - wind and hurricanes shake the island more and more often. And this morning Bob, coming to the beach, realized that swimming was cancelled today, moreover, he would have to strengthen the windows. A storm is approaching. And a strong one. Never mind, it won't last long.

The telephone rang.

- Bob, have you had your coffee yet?

- No, I'm just getting ready.

- Then let's drink coffee together, I'm coming to you.

Ten minutes passed.

- Good morning, boss! What brings you to me?

- Two federal agents have arrived on our island, and from today you are at their disposal.

- Me? Why?

— Because I recommended it. In fact, they need an IT specialist, and you are the best in our police. What to do — I don’t know. They didn’t tell me. Thanks for the coffee. We have to go.

Half an hour passed.

- Are you Bob? Dress nicely. As of this morning, you are at australia mobile database disposal. My name is Mr. Smith, and my partner is Mr. Brown.

- Nice to meet you. How can I help you?

- Mr. Captain, we are forced to ask you to leave the three of us alone. Bob, everything you hear from this moment on is a state secret.

- It's clear.

— We know that a drug courier has arrived on the island. But we don’t know what he looks like or who he’s supposed to contact.