Kensington Laptop Locks Not So Secure

eric434 writes "According to a security alert released by Security.Org, the Kensington laptop lock that many of us use and love isn't secure. In fact, it can be opened in 30 seconds after about a minute of practice with a $1 worth of equipment. (A Bic pen, and a pair of scissors. In the interest of giving people some time to stop using the locks, the actual method of opening the lock is left up to the reader.) To make matters worse, Kensington's 'We'll give you $1500 if someone steals your laptop' guarantee doesn't apply -- because the process of opening the lock doesn't damage the lock or cable." Mind the source, though -- security.org wouldn't mind selling you a book on locks and safes.

Comments

Don't Panic.

[Anonymous Coward]

This is for ONE lock model, and not the security slot itself. Probably a product defect.

Re:How to make the warranty work for you

[Dusabre]

You're committing fraud - the warranty doesn't cover lock opening. You demand payment by giving the impression that the cable was cut.

Fraud.

It is truly sad

[Phreakiture]

New South Wales (where Sydney is) Australia

It is truly sad that it takes all this specification in order for people to know where NSW is located. Saddest part is that most of the ignorance would be from my fellow Americans.