Advances in technology comes with many advantages, but there can be a number of downsides too – including threats to security. Experts are warning that 3D printing technology can now be used by criminals to help break into people’s homes, and a photo of some house keys is all that is needed.

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A photograph of a set of keys is all that a hacker would need to make a working copy that could then be used to break into premises, according to national security systems company Protecting.co.uk . The company has warned that something as simple as a Facebook photo could allow a skilled hacker to print out a commonly-used key for pin tumbler locks using 3D technology. Hackers can use a method known as teleduplication, which involves using a long lens camera to take a photo of a set of keys. As digital cameras are […]

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