Combination locks aren't new, of course, but they have come a long way since the rotary dials of your high-school lockers and the classic Master lock.Today, locks use high-tech materials and ...

There's a vulnerability in Master Lock branded padlocks that allows anyone to learn the combination in eight or fewer tries, a process that requires less than two minutes and a minimal amount of ...

Why combination locks look secure . Combination locks, in particular (especially TSA-approved locks), are created to lock luggage shut while still allowing airport security staff to look inside ...

My buddy bought a combination padlock at a garage sale. It was made by Master Lock, and was the model with the stainless-steel case with a black dial and white numbers ranging from 0 to 39.

The lock itself looks like an ordinary padlock, except for the lack of a keyhole or spinning dial. The only disturbance in the lock's smooth front face, in fact, is a small button.