Editing Safe-cracking (section)

==Electronic methods==
[[Electronic lock]]s are not vulnerable to traditional manipulation techniques (except for brute-force entry). These locks are often compromised through [[power analysis]] attacks.<ref>{{Citation|last=DEFCONConference|title=DEF CON 24 - Plore - Side channel attacks on high security electronic safe locks|date=2016-11-10|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXFpCV646E0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/lXFpCV646E0| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-05-18}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=EEVblog|title=EEVblog #762 - How Secure Are Electronic Safe Locks?|date=2015-07-05|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxQUKAjq-7w |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/HxQUKAjq-7w| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|access-date=2019-05-18}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Several tools exist that can automatically retrieve or reset the combination of an electronic lock; notably, the Little Black Box<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lockmasters.com/lockmasters-little-black-box-lkm522batmag|title=Lockmasters. Lockmasters Little Black Box; LKM522BATMAG|website=www.lockmasters.com|access-date=2019-05-18}}</ref> and Phoenix. Tools like these are often connected to wires in the lock that can be accessed without causing damage to the lock or container. Nearly all high-end, consumer-grade electronic locks are vulnerable to some form of electronic attack.

=== TEMPEST ===
The combinations for some electronic locks can be retrieved by examining [[Electromagnetic radiation|electromagnetic emissions]] coming from the lock. Because of this, many safe locks used to protect critical infrastructure are tested and certified to resist [[Tempest (codename)|TEMPEST]] attacks. These include the Kaba Mas X-10 and S&G 2740B, which are FF-L-2740B compliant.

=== Spiking the lock ===
Low-end electronic fire-safes, such as those used in hotels or for home use, are locked with either a small motor
or a solenoid. If the wires running to the device (solenoid or motor) can be accessed, the device can be 'spiked'
with a voltage from an external source - typically a 9 volt battery - to open the container.